Mark's Brioche Burger Buns

Put the flour, sugar and salt together in a mixing bowl with a hook attachment.

Warm the milk to just above hand temperature and dissolve the dried yeast in it, leave to sit for 2 minutes. Pour the liquid into the flour and begin mixing.

Whisk the eggs together in another bowl, now add the eggs in stages and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. Now, add the soft butter in 3 stages and mix the dough for 20 minutes until it comes away cleanly from the bowl. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to double in size in a warm place.

Turn out onto a worktop, and use a knife or scissors to portion the dough into even sized balls. Roll the balls under pressure in the palm of your hand, lift your hand slightly at the end to create a round, tightened, smooth ball. Place these on a parchment covered baking tray, cover with oiled cling film, and leave in a hot place to double in size again.

Preheat the oven to 175°C.

Lastly, brush the buns with a glaze made from the egg and the milk whisked together. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.