I don't like brioche buns. They make burgers taste horrible. What is the best bread out there?

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I think tiger bread is amazing but wouldn't use it for a burger

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da316@reddit

I like the potato buns shake shack use. no idea where to get the buns themselves though

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Ordinary-Natural-726@reddit

I like brioche with a very savoury burger/sauce but for most burgers I prefer a potato bun.

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New-Trainer7117@reddit

Focaccia is the one, but not for borgirs

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IPreferToSmokeAlone@reddit

Yep, dont hate brioche but do hate that they are everywhere now, 90% of the time i just want a nice seeded roll.

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offitayenor@reddit

Bacon rolls in brioche is not good. Give me a classic delicious white morning roll any day.

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V65Pilot@reddit

As a food vendor, we switched to brioche because of complaints about sesame seed allergies, and we haven't found a plain bun we are happy with. We do carry a vegan bun now though, so that is an option for people who don't want brioches.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yes

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Speshal__@reddit

I wanted a sesame seed burger bun, not in Asda, not in Sainsburys, not in Waitrose, not in Lidl. All fucking brioche. They lack the structure to hold a burger together.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Totally

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Speshal__@reddit

I have been explaining this to people since the fad first started, still thank you OP for my vindication on this subject. 🍔 Don't get me started on burgers with sticks in.

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mobuline@reddit

You need to toast them!

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Speshal__@reddit

I have, still shite especially on the bbq as you'll leave untoasted slats. you can melt cheese on it both sides it provides a moisture barrier. See, this bun is about to manifest an unscheduled rapid disassembly. https://preview.redd.it/stq2t75919te1.png?width=696&format=png&auto=webp&s=f48d91554cdd94b5528dcc75c7a8e094a1e4fbac

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lilbunnygal@reddit

Sooooo did you try Tesco 😅

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Marble-Boy@reddit

I'd honestly rather just have brioche than go to Tesco.

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Speshal__@reddit

That's a 4 mile walk.

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lilbunnygal@reddit

....so you'll have burned off some of the burger before you eat it? 😁

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Speshal__@reddit

True lol

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613663141@reddit

Literally just picked up a pack of 4 from my hole in the wall Tesco

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Speshal__@reddit

I live in the only place that doesn't have one every 500 metres lol

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DrHenryWu@reddit

Can only get the cheapest possible buns that are plain sesame seed burger buns. All of the best of and finest ranges are brioche sweet stuff. My options seem to be them or cardboard tasting wonderbread buns

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MJLDat@reddit

Yep, falls to pieces if it is within 2m of grease. Tastes like cake.

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SirCaesar29@reddit

Good news for you - they're in Aldi. I know because I wanted a burger yesterday!

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difficult_Person_666@reddit

They are “grim”.

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castlerigger@reddit

I like a ciabatta roll once in a while for burgers, they hold up really well when dripping with wet stuff, toast nicely too.

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CandyKoRn85@reddit

Same, it’s like most buns are brioche now. 😢

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tricky12121st@reddit

Brioche, basically a cake. So burger cake... place near us does bacon on a brioche bun. Bacon cake, its lunacy. Crusty sourdough roll is best choice for bacon.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

To sweat

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Mouse2662@reddit

I also hate sweat on buns

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Key_Milk_9222@reddit

I like sweaty buns but that doesn't have anything to do with burgers.

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archaic_ent@reddit

Don’t mind a chomp on a sweaty burger once the sweaty buns have been fully devoured

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lilbunnygal@reddit

The only sweat associated with meat should be the meat sweats

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SaltSpot@reddit

To each their own.

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quellflynn@reddit

what about the Too?

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abfgern_@reddit

As someone horrendously allergic to seeds I quite appreciate them. Although less sweet bread would be nice

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APiousCultist@reddit

It's downright hard to find seeded buns now. I don't want 45% of my daily saturated fats in just the bun!

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Jumbo_Mills@reddit

I like brioche buns when making burgers at home sometimes, but if I'm grabbing a burger some place definitely prefer the standard bun.

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Ok-Entrepreneur1487@reddit

Try sourdough

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Nohopeinrome@reddit

It’s come to the stage that I can’t eat burgers when I’m out because I don’t like cake with my burger.

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TheTackleZone@reddit

It's an Americanism that has reached us - everything out there has to be made so sickly sweet.

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phatboi23@reddit

also cilantro/coriander in fuckin' everything. tastes like soap. https://flavourjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2044-7248-1-22

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Sardinesarethebest@reddit

Yes. It's a disaster for American health. From my experience, the "brioche"buns they sell mass market in the US aren't even real brioche. They are butter flavored shortening buns with too much sugar. And no, I'm not bitter at all that it's harder than it should be to find bread that isn't cake. 😆

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Alert-Performance199@reddit

Too much sugar to be bitter

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27106_4life@reddit

Americans use potato buns for burgers. Not brioche. Stop being insular and xenophobic

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Nohopeinrome@reddit

I’ve noticed everything is slathered in BBQ sauce as well

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BigBunneh@reddit

Christ yes! Reading a menu, find a dish that appeals, then the last ingredient listed is bloody BBQ sauce! If I wanted dessert, I'd order dessert.

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scicm@reddit

Sometimes they fry the burgers in butter In some burger places in USA. So disgusting.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

It is

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gloomfilter@reddit

Ask if they do a vegan burger. If they do, say you'd like a beef burger, but with the bun they use for the vegan burger.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Skills

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Nohopeinrome@reddit

3D chess player ….

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Icy_Help_8380@reddit

100%

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah

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Graz279@reddit

Get the Beefy Boys book, which is essentially the bible for burgers anyway, and make their semi/demi/whatever it was brioche buns. We made them at home, the version without sourdough culture as I don't make sourdough at the moment, but honestly they were the best burger roll I've ever eaten. Not too sweet, not too buttery, but buttery enough to make them delicious. Dead easy to make as well, just the proving that takes a bit of time.

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DaysyFields@reddit

Brioche is great for something like bread and butter pudding but not with anything savoury.

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Billy2352@reddit

Sheldon's burger buns are a great traditional bun with sesame seeds and nice soft bread interior. They do them in sainsburys

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Bigbesss@reddit

I love a brioche bun but it needs to be toasted before any of the other ingredients get added or it ruins the burger

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Pi-creature@reddit

Jason's do an amazing sub roll in waitrose. So tasty. I also like a cibatta roll, they freeze incredibly well.

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pikantnasuka@reddit

Yeah, brioche buns with burgers is an awful combination and a trend I'd like to see die.

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No-Spend-3477@reddit

Aye, if I want something sweet I’ll have my pudding

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol

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Tomb_Brader@reddit

M&S do a bun called ‘Japanese milk bun’ and they’re out go to for burgers and sandwichs now

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TwentyOneClimates@reddit

Brioche is the enemy of the last 10 years of burger enjoyers.

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slitherfang98@reddit

It's because they last longer than regular burger buns. Just another example of restaurants being cheap.

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petrolstationpicnic@reddit

But they’re a lot more expensive due to the extra butter and eggs in them so your comment doesn’t make sense

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Isn't it an American thing?

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Andi-anna@reddit

I like brioche...on it's own, as a sweet pastry. I cannot stand it as bread for savoury food. For burgers, I like a toasted sesame bun, for hotdogs, I like something that isn't as soft as the standard hotdog buns you buy but isn't as crusty as a baguette - something in between but I'm not sure what that would be. As for bread in general, the very best would be a freshly baked uncut, really crusty white loaf/baguette or Lidl's low GI seeded loaf.

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Past_Tea5075@reddit

Potatoe bread for me!

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dregjdregj@reddit

I remember getting a toasted bun i didn't ask for at a burger king.I never went back

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UniqueAssignment3022@reddit

Just a normal seeded or unseeded roll personally I like Warburtons seedless plain rolls

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poliver1988@reddit

I always ask what type of bun they serve wherever I go, if it's brioche I say no. It just tastes exactly like panatonne.

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UpsetInteraction2095@reddit

I like brioche but not for a burger

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Darren793@reddit

A good Scottish morning roll

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Calm-Glove3141@reddit

Buttery bagels

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Organic_Reporter@reddit

Whatever the big, soft, floury ones the roadside burger vans used. No seeds.

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jakelivesay@reddit

Check out brioche though

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colin_staples@reddit

Brioche is too sweet, it's almost like cake And it makes my fingers greasy, because it contains butter [Wikipedia says it's pastry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brioche), or [Viennoiseries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viennoiserie) which is an enriched dough - not bread

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FoxDesigner2574@reddit

Sourdough. The Tesco near me has a little tasting station for their finest sourdough and it’s really good. (Although I’m too stingy to actually buy it)

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herbdogu@reddit

I always stand by what Anthony Bourdain said (paraphrasing somewhat): “The hamburger bun should be there to absorb grease, not add greasiness to the experience. A proper hamburger bun should retain its structural integrity, playing its role as delivery vehicle for the meat patty until the last bite. The brioche bun, woefully unsuitable for this role, crumbles.” Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1321202/anthony-bourdain-hated-brioche-buns-hamburgers/

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GaldrickHammerson@reddit

Are you guys not toasting your brioche?

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Namiweso@reddit

A bun should not absorb anything, you just end up with a soggy bun then. That’s why any decent burger has the inside of the bun toasted. If your burger is overly greasy, you’re not preparing it right.

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Jonoabbo@reddit

Nah, I'm staunchly against the toasted bun movement. Do not like my buns crunchy.

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Namiweso@reddit

It shouldn’t be toasted enough to crunch - just enough to seal the surface. Also do you not have lettuce on a burger?

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Jonoabbo@reddit

Lettuce is a different food though? Cruchy lettuce, sound. Crunch burger rolls, no thanks. I want it soft like a regular bread roll.

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Alarmed-Cheetah-1221@reddit

>Also do you not have lettuce on a burger? Who tf puts lettuce on a burger by choice?!!

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2AMarvin@reddit

I do. Red onion too.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Red onion ftw

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Namiweso@reddit

I don’t but I thought I’d ask the question. The crunch is fine but the lack of flavour it adds is why I don’t though.

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BigBunneh@reddit

I'm the same to me honest. A dry burger is horrible. But then that could be down to the quality of bread.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep. I'm against crunchy

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LongBeakedSnipe@reddit

I just don't think you understand what's going on at the contact level of the bread. Yes it is absoabing, and should be. That doesn't mean its soaking grease throughout. If it is, it's not the bread's fault. It's because you flooded your burger with grease for whatever reason—something that Anthony Bourdain is clearly not advocating for.

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Express_Draw_2517@reddit

Imagine thinking you know better than Bourdain 😂

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Acceptable-Heron6839@reddit

So from this we can deduce that the most suitable delivery vehicle is a 2am pissed up kebab shop burger bun. Just fresh enough to still be soft but it’s been left out since they opened at 5pm to give it some structural girth.

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PopperDilly@reddit

gluten free buns crumble if you just look at them funny LOL!

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Brilliant

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Gullible_Wind_3777@reddit

Yeah they’re the reason I despise burgers now. Even hotdogs are in brioche now too! Not everyone wants a sweet taste with their savoury foods.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Blame America

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27106_4life@reddit

Why? They use potato buns

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Head-Eye-6824@reddit

I think my main issue with brioche buns is that they just don't stand up to the weight and juices of a good burger. My go to when making burgers are kaisers but I would happily use a good fluffy potato roll, a pretzel bun, a foccacia bun. I did have a burger on a sourdough roll but I think that went too far in the other direction. They're very firm so its a bit of an effort to tear through with your teeth and gets just as messy.

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polly-esther@reddit

Sainsburys bakery milk buns with black and white sesame are the best I’ve found in the supermarkets.

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ashyjay@reddit

So far I've found that potato rolls are one of the better ones.

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elchet@reddit

This is the answer. The top places in the US use Martin’s Potato Rolls but they’re hard to get here outside bulk wholesale.

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Immorals1@reddit

Pretzel buns are top tier, too

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Waste-Stuff-7401@reddit

yup i love pretzel buns

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ashyjay@reddit

They are and slightly easier to find than a spud bun.

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GabberZZ@reddit

Can attest after getting some after a recommendation from Danny from Rate my Takeaway.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Potato rolls?

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Bullshit-_-Man@reddit

Sorry OP just hijacking this so you see it. Milk Buns are the answer. I’ve literally just filmed a series of videos trying every single bun from brioche to lettuce. M&S do a 4 pack of milk buns - they are 100%, without exception, the greatest readily available burger bun in the UK. Fluffy like brioche, better structural integrity for absorbing grease, no added sweetness, delicious creamy taste. Let me know what you reckon!

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916CALLTURK@reddit

It's why the McCrispy is any good.

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gigglesmcsdinosaur@reddit

If you push it hard enough

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picklespark@reddit

Burger buns made with potato as one of the ingredients - they have a nice texture and stability. Not sure you can buy them in the UK but there are recipes to make them

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Wow. I've never heard of them

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Critical_Pin@reddit

I made them from this recipe [https://open.substack.com/pub/eddkimber/p/homemade-martins-potato-rolls?r=7a95h&utm\_campaign=post&utm\_medium=email](https://open.substack.com/pub/eddkimber/p/homemade-martins-potato-rolls?r=7a95h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email) I've not seen them for sale anywhere in the UK

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Thanks

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ArtistEngineer@reddit

You can buy potato bread from continental shops. [https://continentalfoodstore.co.uk/products/oz-bakery-potato-bread-750g](https://continentalfoodstore.co.uk/products/oz-bakery-potato-bread-750g) Not sure about the rolls though. I'll have to look out for them.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Thank you

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Bugsmoke@reddit

It’s a bap that uses potato as an ingredient. They are pretty good for burgers I’d say too

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scientifick@reddit

This is the answer, potato rolls are S tier for burgers. I think Shake Shack uses potato rolls for their burgers. I would be curious to see how a Shokupan bun would work with a burger, the sweetness of brioche with the pillowy texture of a potato roll without the excess butter.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Got to try

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Lilithslefteyebrow@reddit

💯

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-Lumiro-@reddit

Do you know where to find any in the UK? I’ve been searching in vain for years.

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ashyjay@reddit

Ocado have some vegan brioche style ones but are like £4 a pack, and carnivore cartel have some but most of the time it's catering suppliers and they are so expensive and you have to order tons of them.

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Nianudd@reddit

Hear me out. Last year, Co Op did a chilli hot cross bun. It was amazing as a burger bun.

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Nipsy_uk@reddit

Much as I love a brioche, a scotch roll goes very well

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PipalaShone@reddit

Over bottom muffins make great burger buns!

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Strong_Bumblebee5495@reddit

Brioche, potato & bagel blend, specifically: https://www.bunsters.ca/en/

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NoIndependent9192@reddit

And they also fall apart and don’t fill you up. Just stop it!

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SoggyWotsits@reddit

For me it’s Morrisons salt and pepper baps. They’re really just tiger bread with salt and lots of black pepper on top. I heard they were getting rid of the Morrisons bakeries though so you might have to be quick!

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SPST@reddit

Sourdough. Every. Time.

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mewkitty91@reddit

Way too sweet for a burger bun

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myhatmycanejeeves@reddit

Try... # [Sheldons White Oven Bottom Muffins ](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sheldons-white-oven-bottom-muffins-x6)....amazing.....

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guitarb26@reddit

I like a standard, sesame seeded bun. If I’m making burgers at home I mostly go for a nice, brown seeded/granary roll because I prefer brown bread/rolls, in general. I’ve also used tiger rolls & they’re actually pretty good for burgers, imo 🤷‍♂️

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AlbionRemainsXIV@reddit

Agreed. Brioche buns can be too sweet, and tend to crumble easily. You need a good sturdy bread. Can't go wrong with a good old seeded roll.

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Willing-Confusion-56@reddit

Mini stotties, if you're north Eastern otherwise oven bottom muffins.

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AnAbsoluteShambles1@reddit

Must be Sheldon’s if from the supermarket 🤌🏻

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Willing-Confusion-56@reddit

Agreed

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I've never had a burger in a sottie

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Willing-Confusion-56@reddit

It's not bad. Stottie cakes are unreal

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Stottie cakes. Never heard of them

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Willing-Confusion-56@reddit

A large, dense bread mainly made and sold in the north east of England. It's delicious https://preview.redd.it/vt6pp49368te1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a590cdee8e57b4c716a5e5e7a64bfba7017ec77d

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I know stotties. Never heard of them called cakes though

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Willing-Confusion-56@reddit

That's their full name

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AnAbsoluteShambles1@reddit

I think brioche buns CAN be great with a burger but only if they balance the flavour. I think they’re AMAZING with spicy burgers or burgers that have no sweet ingredients Not necessarily a traditional burger bun but burgers in a ciabatta are lovely

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front-wipers-unite@reddit

Couple of nice flowery baps.

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CrazyAlbertan2@reddit

I am a Canadian, living in Canada, but you are adding to a discussion my wife and I had the other day about how a good or bad bun can make or ruin a burger.

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EntryCapital6728@reddit

I prefer brioche, have you tried toasting them a little first?

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User-1967@reddit

Best bread is a well made tiger loaf

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presterjohn7171@reddit

We love Sheldon's oven bottom buns.

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Mission_Debt_3923@reddit

The typical roll or bun I got at the supermarket is sooooo dryyyy and cardboard comparing to brioche though, any recommendations?

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Mindless-Panic9579@reddit

Are people not toasting their brioche? That's the secret....

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Cold94DFA@reddit

Have you tried normal bread bap?

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madcow87_@reddit

Bagel. For a burger. I promise. It's glorious.

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WeirdAlPidgeon@reddit

I love brioche buns, but I agree they do not belong with burgers. What happened to the old simple sesame buns?

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hldtightmanlikedarkz@reddit

There are some truly horrific takes in the comments here

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No-Pangolin-6648@reddit

Am I the only one here that loves brioche buns?

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Dd_8630@reddit

Fie on the lot of you, brioche buns are incredible. But excluding that, Tiger bread and soda bread are top tier.

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Oster-P@reddit

I like those Sheldons oven bottom muffins for burgers, quite dense, and hold up well.

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elbapo@reddit

Oven bottom muffins!!! Honestly try them. We did because it was all we had in once and they are perfect for beef burgers.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I didn't know what bottom muffins were

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elbapo@reddit

Its when youve eaten so many burgers your bum is [so fat it overflows your pants](https://www.ocado.com/products/sheldon-s-lancashire-oven-bottom-muffins-299426011?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=955441401&utm_content=non-brand&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1291426&ds_rl=1126321&ds_rl=1164972&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzMi_BhACEiwAX4YZUD24k8eke1-omvXIfcz0ljtqUXRK0UwIuICNlBFCZosNntafvfawchoC7qQQAvD_BwE)

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thecrowsarehere@reddit

A nice ciabatta roll is good for burgers

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shakesfistatmoon@reddit

I agree, too soft and too sweet.

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Forfina@reddit

Oh, thank God! They're far too sweet for burger buns.

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uttertosser@reddit

Luckily I’ve avoided brioche (being vegan) yesterday experienced a vegan brioche … truely dreadful

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celticFcNo1@reddit

Subways herb and cheese bread is phenomenal

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mavois@reddit

Milk Rolls

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GrouchyAlps612@reddit

Bottom muffins.

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Si_the_chef@reddit

I do like a pretzel bun! Lidl do em!

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KitFan2020@reddit

Common as muck here but you can’t beat a Warburton’s ready sliced white bread roll burger 🥰 No to brioche or anything similar.

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Advanced_Doctor2938@reddit

Brioche seemed like an odd companion to a burger at first. But now I've gotten so used to them that the regular buns seem too dry.

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absolutebawbag@reddit

Morrisons salt and pepper roles for a real treat.

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azkeel-smart@reddit

When we do homemade burgers we usually go for oven bottom muffins.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah. Muffins have always been an issue for me. They're more a breakfast breadige

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Electricbell20@reddit

Oven bottom muffins are different to breakfast muffins.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Ah thanks

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Electricbell20@reddit

[This](https://www.ghsheldon.co.uk/lancashire-oven-bottom-muffin/) is what the packet looks like. Depending where you are in the country, it can be a bit hit and miss if your local supermarket has them.

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truckosaurus_UK@reddit

Tescos have them Down South. They are my favourite roll for making any sort of sandwich - firm yet moist, and a decent size. (2nd Favourite: the Aldi knock-off Subway rolls).

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Cheapntacky@reddit

They're similar to a stottie in the North East.

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SPOONY12345@reddit

What? An oven bottom muffin is nothing like a stottie!

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Cheapntacky@reddit

They are both types of bread that are only proved once and cooked in the bottom of an oven with a dimple in the middle. I'd say that at least counts a similar.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I've just realised what they are. Aren't they more doughy than stotties

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Cheapntacky@reddit

I always put the texture difference down to the size, but it may be a difference in the recipe.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Oh ok

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LittleSadRufus@reddit

Yes this is what I came to advocate for.

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daytrippermc@reddit

This is the way

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Peter_364@reddit

Same! I like the Sheldons ones. Although they're deceptively named as they aren't sweet muffins or English muffins

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Ah

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elgoog82@reddit

Nothing worse than a brioche bun burger served on a slate ‘plate’ with ‘slaw’ on the side…no thanks.

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fozziwoo@reddit

crusty roll

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TN17@reddit

I've been eating three ciabatta buns per day lately and burgers are gorgeous in them

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CheeezBlue@reddit

ciabatta rolls , good integrity don’t crumble and light on the inside .

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W_P_92@reddit

If you're making burgers, nothing beats the small/medium white kind like this https://preview.redd.it/utpffx6iu8te1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae8c2b1de1ceaa1bfd0a7169e8daf845869fc24a

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dasbudd@reddit

The Hovis Burger Buns are decent - bready, and won’t give up at the first sight of a condiment

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Flashy-Mulberry-2941@reddit

Scottish Morning roll. Perfect for burgers at any time of day.

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Subtifuge@reddit

Those slightly tough but not crunchy ones that are super soft and fluffy inside, that have a similar smell and taste to French bread, generally just sold as Bakery White Rolls, they make the best burgers as they hold together the best in my opinion.

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F10XDE@reddit

Sheldons muffin top buns. The perfect roll imo.

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SaleOk7942@reddit

Warburton's rolls, remind me of a McDonald's hamburger bun.

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slothliketendencies@reddit

Aldi's sesame seed burger buns are 👌 I also despise brioche buns.

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roses_and_tulips@reddit

Floury baps for burgers

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Zizi_Tennenbaum@reddit

I adore Paul Hollywood’s recipe, make those every time we do burgers.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

First correct response

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Zizi_Tennenbaum@reddit

I do Paul Hollywood’s “floury baps”. They’re the perfect balance of rich, soft, and firm.

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kashisolutions@reddit

I walk to the SPAR and get flour rolls... won't eat a burger without them...

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Silver-Appointment77@reddit

The best buns I find are in Heron or B&M. You have a choice of size tooo.

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TiredNightZombie@reddit

Potato buns are where it's at.

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evertonblue@reddit

So nice to see this post. They are everywhere, and I sometimes feel like the only one who doesn’t like them

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Training-Play@reddit

I don’t hate brioche buns, nor do I think they’re horrible. But there are much better buns out there.

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Pentax25@reddit

I like sesame buns

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addicted-2-cameltoe@reddit

why would we want sweet tasting buns? When you smell them it smells like they're on the turn on with the sweet smell

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addicted-2-cameltoe@reddit

Too sweet

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andy-in-ny@reddit

Potato or pretzel

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Adventurous-Rub7636@reddit

The reason crappy restaurants started using crappy brioche buns for burgers is they last a day longer than decent burger buns

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OrionGrant@reddit

The smell of tiger bread makes me feel sick. Yuck.

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ClericalRogue@reddit

Personally, a like a classic seasame seed roll. Or poppy seeds

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No-Daikon3645@reddit

Any soft wholemeal bun for me. I really dislike brioche buns with burgers too.

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rejectedbyReddit666@reddit

Traditional sesame seed white bun.

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madmagazines@reddit

I’ll never understand brioche hate

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TrulyFilthyWhore@reddit

Idk about that, I think it makes eating a burger a MUCH better experience.

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ReynoldsHouseOfShred@reddit

Plain sesame seed buns or the plain ones where the flour is present. Very nostalgic

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thomasjford@reddit

You can’t beat a simple sesame topped roll. Brioche is ok but not a huge fan personally.

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blumpkinator2000@reddit

A proper sesame bun is always my first pick. I like brioche when it's offered as an option, not as the one and only choice.

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BigBunneh@reddit

It's nice with chocolate in, when you're five years old.

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Captain_Kruch@reddit

A crusty roll from the bakers or even from the supermarket would be 10x better.

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disbeliefable@reddit

I’m Team brioche. I like the fact they deform around the burger contents, and provide good grippage and sealage, I find a normal burger bun makes it harder to maintain burgerial integrity.

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MostlyHarmlessMom@reddit

This was a discusson on Annie Claxton's YouTube channel livestream yesterday!

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marquee-smith@reddit

sesame bun, lightly toasted. Absolutely not a soft barm/bap

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nicefoodnstuff@reddit

For burgers I like a potato bun.

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scicm@reddit

Tried going to a bakery?

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CameronWeebHale@reddit

Pretzel bun

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah lots of people saying that. I'll give it a go

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CameronWeebHale@reddit

They’re great at withstanding heat so if you are using a little flattop or a bigger frying pan you can rest them on the side and they won’t burn (keep an eye out though) if you have cheese burgers, put the entire burger on medium heat, splash of water and cover with lid. Steams the buns beautifully and sorts the cheese out for you

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Thanks

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ZombieRhino@reddit

Agree brioche is too sweet for a burger. Just a good old barn cake is the best for a burger. But you've asked a much wider question. Which bread is the best? That is highly dependent on context. As we've previously discussed, the barn cake is best for burgers. However, Warburton's toastie loaf is best for classics like a fried egg or sausage butty, beans in toast etc. Getting ideas above your station, and having some fancy meat or avocado? Then Sourdough is the best. Little cheeky afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea? Tesco fruit loaf is where it's at. Want to look fancy, but not too fancy? Asda soft wraps are king.

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McGubbins@reddit

Workplace sandwich? Morrisons cheese and onion rolls.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

How's that a sandwich lol?

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McGubbins@reddit

A sandwich is two slices of bread with a filling in between. Morrisons cheese and onion rolls are so big and fluffy you can cut them horizontally and put filling in between. Hey presto, it's a sandwich.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol great

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egvp@reddit

>beans in toast How do you get the beans INTO the toast?

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Thinkinstuf@reddit

Commonly known as a bean sandwich.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Well if you have a toastie maker you could sort put beans into the toast lol

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ZombieRhino@reddit

That is a fat thumb typing on a small phone typo. But in answer to your question: Cheesy Beansy Toastie.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Asda raps, yes. I haven't tried Sourdough. Not a fan of avocado. Fancy meats and cheeses a the bomb

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Toastie loaf, agreed. A work horse. Perfect with a full English.

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randomlad93@reddit

To be fair a well made brioche bun makes a burger so much better, the problem is most places use cheap stale buns that are far too sweet and not creamy enough

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Neat-Butterscotch670@reddit

This may sound like a strange combination, however I think that sometimes using some very thick bread, like the Malted Bloomer bread from Sainsbury’s, can make for a real rustic “sandwich burger”, almost like a pub lunch

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Greengrass7772@reddit

Jason’s rolls in Tesco are good, £1.60 for 4 but it is what it is.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

This keeps coming up. Must be good

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Greengrass7772@reddit

They are, they do tiger ones and sourdough ones. Great for homemade burgers as they don’t go all soggy and fall apart like the others.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Nice

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Kiss_It_Goodbyeee@reddit

Bog standard sesame bun ftw. Not sweet, not too doughy and just right.

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Frohus@reddit

I don't mind them but I hate when they're not grilled and used straight from the bag so they soak all the sauce and fat in. I also hate that all burger places use pre-made packaged buns. No place uses buns made from local bakeries.

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bjhww95@reddit

Pretzel bun is delicious

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Unhappy_Clue701@reddit

M&S do some plain white rolls of a decent size that are good for burgers. The pack is literally labelled ‘4 white rolls’ with a subheading of ‘only 5 ingredients’. Flour, water, sourdough culture, yeast and salt with precise quantities of each in the pack. Good stuff, but short shelf life (as expected with such a short ingredients list!)

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ImpressNice299@reddit

I don’t hate them, but even more sweetness and richness is rarely what a burger needs. They don’t really need bread at all.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

So just hold meat in your hand?

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ImpressNice299@reddit

Two bits of lettuce might work, or a wrap, or one of those big mushrooms.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Ok

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thechuckingwoodchuck@reddit

Ciabatta is a good one for burgers. Scottish rolls are also good, and so are lightly-seeded soft buns.

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Thegreatwhite135@reddit

Tiger rolls are my fav.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah. Im leaning that way

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im-hippiemark@reddit

Finally people are saying it, brioche is cake, I don't want a cake burger. Give me a sourdough one if you want to be "fancy".

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Got to say it

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ComprehensiveAd8815@reddit

Brioche = awful shite. I loathe it.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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mrsadams21@reddit

I love using a bagel as a bun!

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Incorrect

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Scarygirlieuk1@reddit

I ask if they have a gluten-free option if brioche is what's on the menu, the brioche trend with burgers needs to die.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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Some_Industry_5240@reddit

Jason’s sourdough rolls in Tezza’s imo the best ‘industrial’ rolls for burgers… don’t have a list of ingredients as long as ur arm

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yes. jason's sourdough rolls keep coming up

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mexicocaro@reddit

I concur.

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Hoplite68@reddit

Can't recommend a Scottish morning roll for burgers enough. Strong, good chew, yet doesn't detract from the burger itself (which should be properly seasoned, so many places sell unseasoned/poorly seasoned burgers and it drives me nuts).

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yes Scottish morning roll has come up a few times

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Esqulax@reddit

Best bread for me is Hovis medium, best buns are the store-brand ones in clear bags. As a treat, the store-brand cheese topped rolls..mmmmm. It's what I was given when I was kid, so anything more 'fancy' than that is weird.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol

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Gfplux@reddit

I agree. I wish hamburgers were made with cobs (Thats Leicester) nice crispy buns (petite pains)

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Thanks for translation

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AutomaticInitiative@reddit

Love a floury bap for a burger but now the only places that do em are the greasy spoon type places on the promenade and honestly, they're fuckin grand.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Greasy spoons all the way. I miss them. We're all going to die some day. So why not have some nice food while we're at it.

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AutomaticInitiative@reddit

Come to Blackpool for the £1 burger you won't be disappointed!

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vemiam@reddit

Lancashire oven bottom muffins. I will fight for them. I will die for them

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol good

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scoobyMcdoobyfry@reddit

An under rated burger bun is the ciabatta rolls you can buy. Big fluffy and absorbent

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah someone else said that. Sounds nice

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SunDriedFart@reddit

its way too sweet i think

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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yojifer680@reddit

I mainly eat burgers for protein, so I just use sliced white bread. Less carbs.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Good for you

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Mediocre-Smile5908@reddit

Worse were brioche hot dog buns. Whyyyyy???

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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Round_Engineer8047@reddit

I don't know why brioche was even thought of as a vessel for burgers let alone how it became so popular and widely used. If I wanted to eat a lump of meat between two slices of sweet cake, I might as well use madeira. There's a burger place near me that bucks the trend with soft pretzel buns. They're nice. If I make burgers at home, I use sesame buns or the fairly dense oven bottom rolls.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Sounds good

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peahair@reddit

It wasn’t broke, it didn’t need fixing. Sesame seed buns worked.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah

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Zevilicious@reddit

I ended up using a bread maker to mix a simple white dough and make my own batches of sesame topped buns. Takes about 30 minutes of work across two hours once a week and they freeze great too. Not just better than brioche but also better than any bread you will find at the supermarket.

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veritasmeritas@reddit

I'm with you on that. I don't like the taste, nor the texture. I like a nice, chewy, Ciabatta roll.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Ciabatta with?

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veritasmeritas@reddit

Burger

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YoungAtHeart71@reddit

It's not great for burgers, but I love a good sourdough loaf.

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Careless-Ad8346@reddit

Regular sesame buns or potato buns

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Appropriate-Ride1708@reddit

I agree

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Sweet_Focus6377@reddit

Always a Yorkshire breadcake. https://preview.redd.it/on8v775677te1.jpeg?width=540&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=efc155de420be3a37a48d019037159a9e21ade82

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SpaTowner@reddit

The poster is based on the faulty premise that there are regional names for an identical item, rather than the more accurate one that there are *sone* regional names for an identical item, but also a range of different regional bread rolls. Bap ≠ cob ≠ morning roll ≠ teacake.

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FancyMigrant@reddit

I reckon you can't go wrong with the Lidl stone-baked roll for a burger.

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YOURM0MANDNAN69@reddit

Was on holiday with my grandparents. Went to the spar to get buns since we got burgers at the local butchers to where we were staying. Could only find seeded ones . So there u go lol also try co-op ig?

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Icy_Help_8380@reddit

Im a keen bread baker at home - so used to dealing with dough etc- I bake my own. I just use the recipe for a loaf and instead of shaping into a single mass before baking make 8 rolls and bake them. Better than anything you can get in a store and not hard to do with a little practice

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Sounds great. Must be satisfying.

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Icy_Help_8380@reddit

Yeah it’s real good! Actually my Mrs and I bonded over our dislike of brioche buns on one of our first dates. I recently heard Bob Mortimer complaining about them on a podcast too. The backlash has started ☺️

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Well if Bob said it can't be wrong

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Icy_Help_8380@reddit

You know it!

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wildOldcheesecake@reddit

Christ, I must be the only one that likes them here. I don’t find people hate it as much as they do outside of Reddit either.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Glad you do. But can you make them at home so we don't have buy them outside lol. Just joking

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wildOldcheesecake@reddit

If they’re were really unpopular people wouldn’t buy burgers…

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Meowskiiii@reddit

I would much rather have a normal bun as I'm not a fan of Brioche, but it wouldn't stop me ordering a burger if I really wanted one. Nuance.

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wildOldcheesecake@reddit

That’s fair. But from what I read here, it’s like people despise it to the point where they would not buy those burgers. Clearly they are in the minority

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TookMeHours@reddit

It’s almost a culture war thing herd

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wildOldcheesecake@reddit

If it was really that bad irl, people wouldn’t buy burgers. And plenty of places use them and still get decent custom.

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OMGItsCheezWTF@reddit

If I'm taking time I like making my own. For the readily available the Morrisons own salt and pepper baps are pretty good. Sometimes I like to go truly out there and get a proper crusty roll for a burger.

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HonkersTim@reddit

Seeded roll, but if they dont have any I'll go for baps rather than brioche buns.

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DefinitelyBiscuit@reddit

White roll with sesame seeds. Tesco do a decent one.

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CarameltheStar@reddit

Agege bread is nice with burgers

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Agrege also. Well said.

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difficult_Person_666@reddit

Hot dog ones are worse…

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Totally

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difficult_Person_666@reddit

Yeah, and brioche everything everywhere and in everything.

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atsevoN@reddit

Aldi do nice burger buns they’re a 6 pack called Village bakery American burger buns, well Atleast I think they’re not brioche

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farlos75@reddit

Tiger bread rolls. Hands down.

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Hugh_Jampton@reddit

Tiger buns from M&S are v good for burgs I find. Or Hovis sourdough rolls

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Upvote

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sprauncey_dildoes@reddit

Brioche buns.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

You heathen lol

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Never_trust_dolphins@reddit

Co-op own brand sourdough baps!

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TheTackleZone@reddit

Just a normal bun is fine - it's the sesame seeds that make the difference imo.

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ratherbefuddled@reddit

Place near me does burgers in fresh ciabatta rolls which are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Works well.

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FuzzyComposer2152@reddit

A nice flatbread or naan is pretty awesome with a burger.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Naan for a burger. Hard disagree

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BenedickCabbagepatch@reddit

The cheapest plain/seeded bun. I ain't eating a burger for the bun.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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Top_Independence8766@reddit

Totally agree. Literally any bog standard white bap/bun works for me. Does anyone know any good gluten free ones?

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Same question from me. But I'm not gluten intolerant

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BeeDry2896@reddit

They’re made for the American market because they like sugar on everything.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

That's the answer I was expecting

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mysteriene@reddit

Sourdough rolls are nice and tangy!

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I have to try

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testdasi@reddit

What is the best bread out there? Brioche.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

You can have your cake and eat it

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kifflington@reddit

At home we use oven-bottom muffins for our burger buns. Soft, fluffy, straightforward bread.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yeah

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DiscombobulatedBet75@reddit

Yeah I prefer a burger in bread not cake

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

I like a standard bit of bread that reverts back to being dough when left on the burger too long.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Not into dough bro

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MikeSizemore@reddit

Simply swap out the burger for four French Fancies. One of each colour. Problem solved.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol

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R2-Scotia@reddit

My partner serves burgers on a choice of brioche or a Scottish Morning Roll. Most people take the morning roll.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Morning roll please

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Witty_Muscle5472@reddit

I use Jason’s sourdough rolls . I’ll coat them in some olive oil and chuck in the oven for 10 minutes to make them crusty.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yes Sourdough seems to be up there in comments

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Narrow_Turnip_7129@reddit

I'm so basic I never quite realised that's what the hell these buns are. I'm not a big fan of dairy/butter flavoured tastes on my pallette(pretty sure I'm not lactose intolerant, just intolerant of lactose flavours) and it's bugged me for years tasting that with my burgers and 100% agree with so many here - a nice simple sesame seed classic would be fine!! Tho tbh I WILL disagree with you and say I would DEFINITELY take tiger bread if I could!!

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I think tiger bread is the best of breads. But......

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VerityPee@reddit

Oven bottom muffin!!

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I've heard this a lot. Were does originate from

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benput@reddit

Lancashire

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Narrow_Turnip_7129@reddit

Bottom of the oven, I think.

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Puzzled_State2650@reddit

I think a softie roll is the best all rounder for burgers etc.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Softie roll?

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Puzzled_State2650@reddit

Yip! A softie roll! It's mabey a Scottish thing! https://www.britishbakels.co.uk/recipes/aberdeen-softies/

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Just seen your link. Totally agree

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No-Lifeguard-5837@reddit

Scottish crispy roll.

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Crookfur@reddit

Yes definitely this, a good burger with decent salad on a Morton's crispy roll is absolutely top teir. A soft morning roll will do in a pinch though.

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glynxpttle@reddit

Sounds good, maybe one of the well fired ones I'm thinking.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Which is?

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delazouch@reddit

Pretzel bun is the one that makes me go ‘oooh’ on a burger menu now

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felix-the-human@reddit

Yeah, pretzel buns are ace. M&S and Lidl usually sell them in the bakery.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Still sweet, no?

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lxgrf@reddit

No

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

That makes sense really

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meisobear@reddit

Yyeeeeessss!

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IDPTheory@reddit

For a burger? Standard sesame seed white bun (or bap or a million other names in the UK, we can't decide what to call it)

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tshawkins@reddit

Flour baps, perfect for burgers.

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Stunning-Attitude366@reddit

OMG same and everything seems to use them damn buns

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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BornBluejay7921@reddit

I'm not keen on Brioche buns either. They are too sweet. For burgers, I usually just buy standard bread baps, sometimes get the ones with seeds on top.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Agreed

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Plop-plop-fizz@reddit

Cheese topped cobs

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Which are?

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Plop-plop-fizz@reddit

Cobs topped with cheese! Cob/Bun/Roll/Barmcake/bap = all the same thing but named differently across each county/region. It's essentially a bread roll. Sometimes crusty, sometimes soft. It's an ongoing meme/crap discussion that always appears on UK subs now and then. For our region, the 'cob' originated from its appearance resembling a cobblestone (East Midlands).

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

OK. Still a bit bemused but I'll look into it.

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Old_Man_Benny@reddit

A barm cake

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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NoisyGog@reddit

Just a plain bread roll (or bap, or whatever you want to call it). I don’t think any seeds add anything of value.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Agreed.

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CiderDrinker2@reddit

Hard to fine in Britain, but Kaiser rolls, in my mind, are the best things for both bacon rolls and burgers. I like bread with a bit of structural integrity.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Can you link what they are?

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GlykenT@reddit

They're a twirly bap that has similar density to a bagel. My local Sainsbury's has them in the fresh baked section, but they'll be elsewhere too.

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CiderDrinker2@reddit

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser\_roll](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser_roll)

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eggsisnteggs@reddit

[Google.co.uk](http://Google.co.uk)

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

No need dude

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st1ngstone@reddit

Jason's Sourdough rolls

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

For a burger?

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No-Decision1581@reddit

Try lightly toasting them under the grill , much better imo

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Naa

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ohajik98@reddit

Greggs Corn Starched Rolls for me.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Ah. I've not tried

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TheSkywriter@reddit

I like a toasted brioche bun, but I’m tired of the flavour profile now and they always seem to have a slightly cake-like consistency to go along with the taste. Your average seeded bun, buttered and toasted in the pan makes a better burger bun.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yes. I don't want to eat cake

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Potential-Future-324@reddit

Sourdough flatbread.

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theflickingnun@reddit

Brioche burger, bacon, cheese and jalapeño tomato relish is awesome. However, a standard bun burger can sometimes be superior.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I agree with everything but Brioche

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SamVimesBootTheory@reddit

I don't hate brioche but I do feel they don't work on every burger and it's really annoying that a lot of places only seem to sell brioche burger buns over the more traditional type

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NunBeef@reddit

Focaccia is leagues above for a butty. On the posher end like and not really burger ready but t it slaps otherwise. For a burger, just a fresh fat white bun/roll. Gives that reliable structural integrity so you can smash that shit indubitably.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I agree with both comments. Focaccia is the bomb

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AnnoyedHaddock@reddit

Oven bottom muffins

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muppetman50@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/p74swj2hk6te1.png?width=646&format=png&auto=webp&s=48386064e6f8e71bf5dafa9a3c043be9a8267242 It's a delivery system, not the star of the show. (Other brands are available).

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Easy as that

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SMTRodent@reddit

Burger buns, the actual bread ones with sesame seeds on, are great for burgers.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Yep

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rustynoodle3891@reddit

Think outside the box, a burger with naan bread as the bun is pretty good. Bagels too. Use whatever you've got and see what floats your boat.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I don't mean to be rude, but Bagsels can go f#ck themselves.

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rustynoodle3891@reddit

Well they have the hole already...

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lol

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Independent_Push_159@reddit

I like an olive roll, but that wouldn't work with every type of burger. Agree re brioche. Spoiling the burger experience.

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Appropriate-Bad-9379@reddit

Warburtons buns….

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Aye

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Critical_Pin@reddit

Potato rolls - I made them with this recipe [https://open.substack.com/pub/eddkimber/p/homemade-martins-potato-rolls?r=7a95h&utm\_campaign=post&utm\_medium=email](https://open.substack.com/pub/eddkimber/p/homemade-martins-potato-rolls?r=7a95h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email) Easily the best thing I've come across for burgers.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Got to try them

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ButtercupBento@reddit

Pretzel buns are the GOAT. They’re tough enough to not disintegrate, have a great chewy texture, and, most importantly, have a savoury flavour If making at home, Lidl do them

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

I'll try that. I thought they were sweet

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-You_Cant_Stop_Me-@reddit

I agree, they're just not the right type of bread imo. And wish more places would toast the bun a bit more, gives it more structure to hold up against the masses of sauce burgers have nowadays.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Also width not height

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Bungeditin@reddit

I had a meeting (not in London) that I was early for and there was a hipster coffee shop. Thought I’d have a quick bite and read some emails….. 1 bacon bap and a medium hot chocolate….. £15! Then it was on a brioche bun! https://preview.redd.it/tp7m9glig6te1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6f7eb5d218712ca9df8af7dfac768312c6a381e

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Trying to be cool

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EatingCoooolo@reddit

They are horrible, why are the sweet?

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johimself@reddit

Brioche buns and sickly sweet relish. It's not a cake, it's a burger. I like tiger bread and sourdough, but neither of those on a burger. I probably just want a bread roll with some seeds on it for my burger. The flavour should come from the contents, not the outside.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Agreed

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tinyfron@reddit

Try an English muffin, toasted.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Well of cause

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clambrisket@reddit

I use scruffy warburtons white pre sliced buns.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Too manufacturerd for me. I like a bun you can cut apart or tear

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Mondaycomestoosoon@reddit

Toasted brioche buns , seriously, try them toasted

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Meh

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ArtistEngineer@reddit

I usually get freshly baked sourdough rolls from my local Polish shop. They don't fall apart, and they have flavour. Or the Jason's ones [https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/313757553](https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/313757553)

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Thanks I have to look into that

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SnooBooks1701@reddit

Brioche is good, but not as a burger bun. The best burger buns is just a standard bap. The best bread is the kind you can eat without anything on it, personally I'm partial to either focaccia or challah, which I can get from the Italian baker at our local market

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

You're lucky

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theroch_@reddit

Sheldon’s oven bottom muffins make great burger buns.

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Electricbell20@reddit

Love them for pretty much everything

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badbwoiiriddim@reddit

Japanese Style Milk Buns from M&S have been my go to since discovering them at the end of last year. Really pleasant soft bread that crisps JUST the right amount if you bung them in then oven for a minute or two

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Sounds good

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AveryValiant@reddit

I usually buy a large waitrose wholemeal bap, but it has to be toasted beforehand or it does have a tendency to fall apart if you have a lot of toppings/sauce. Oddly enough I'm quite fond of wholemeal toast as a "bun" for burgers, as there's less bread, it seems to make the burger taste better.

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Wholemeal sounds nice.

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Cheezel62@reddit

Completely agree with you. Pretty much any other type of roll really.

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dreamingofpoch@reddit

Pretzel Buns or Potatoe Buns

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muppetmat13@reddit

Cheese topped Tiger Rolls.

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ChickenKnd@reddit

Bar the cheese I agree, hate the pre melted on cheese that comes with them, now if you get a regular tiger roll and melt cheese yourself then for sure

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Lovely

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Nohopeinrome@reddit

God tier

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gponter79@reddit

100% with you, who ever thought Brioche was good for anything!!!

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Dapper_Source1121@reddit

Tiger Rolls

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Tiger rolls with a cheese burger sounds great

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AdCommercial617@reddit (OP)

Totally agree. A good full English breakfast needs it too.

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BrummieGeordie@reddit

Potato rolls

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