Burgers served in a Brioche Bun.. Why!

SequShor · 20-07-2014, 19:21

Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum.

It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible.

Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns?

degsyhufc · 20-07-2014, 19:27

Just a trend.

It'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun.

Then a square of foccaccia.

Then not a bun, but slices of chargrilled sourdough.

SequShor · 20-07-2014, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

I'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun.

I thought we'd done ciabatta!

One bite into it, and the entire contents exited out of the opposite side!

Sansa_Snow · 20-07-2014, 20:56

And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage!

speedy_gonzales · 20-07-2014, 22:15

I'm guessing because of bloody jamie oliver doing it on one of his tv shows.

dgi_m · 20-07-2014, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

I'm guessing because of bloody jamie oliver doing it on one of his tv shows.

Jamie Oliver is a follower with no culinary talent, expertise or recognition.

He is not an innovator.

stud u like · 21-07-2014, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansa_Snow

And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage!

A knife and fork solves that problem.

JulesF · 21-07-2014, 11:12

I love brioche buns and burgers. The texture is lovely.

indianwells · 21-07-2014, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by SequShor

Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum.

It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible.

Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns?

Greasy? How exactly is egg wash greasy?

davelovesleeds · 21-07-2014, 11:37

I was in a pub in Manchester City Centre about three or four years ago, ordered burger and chips and the burger came between two slices of white sliced bread.

Kiko H Fan · 21-07-2014, 11:46

I await the burger cut in half and served in a French stick, or baton.

venusinflares · 21-07-2014, 11:57

I don't like the current brioche bun trend. I just don't think it works with a burger but they're everywhere

It stops me ordering something if it comes in a brioche bun.

breppo · 21-07-2014, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by davelovesleeds

I was in a pub in Manchester City Centre about three or four years ago, ordered burger and chips and the burger came between two slices of white sliced bread.

Wasn't that the way the original burgers were served?

Mark. · 21-07-2014, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by breppo

Wasn't that the way the original burgers were served?

Heston Blumenthal encountered this in the USA when trying to make the perfect burger.

About 3 minutes in - http://vimeo.com/28030554

Kiko H Fan · 21-07-2014, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusinflares

I don't like the current brioche bun trend. I just don't think it works with a burger but they're everywhere

It stops me ordering something if it comes in a brioche bun.

Are brioche buns a 'sweet' bread?

EDIT: I've just had a look and they are more 'rich' than 'sweet'; buns fortified with egg and butter.

venusinflares · 21-07-2014, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan

Are brioche buns a 'sweet' bread?

EDIT: I've just had a look and they are more 'rich' than 'sweet'; buns fortified with egg and butter.

I find brioche can taste a bit sweet, yes.

I noticed M&S are advertising 'posh dogs' which come in a brioche roll. I liked the look of them until I saw the brioche roll

walterwhite · 21-07-2014, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by SequShor

Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum.

It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible.

Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns?

A good burger should also be messy in my opinion, if it's cooked just right the juices should flow.

JulesF · 21-07-2014, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

A good burger should also be messy in my opinion, if it's cooked just right the juices should flow.

Definitely!

Kiko H Fan · 22-07-2014, 11:09

I have to say I don't see many burgers in brioche buns on Man V Food.

Kiko H Fan · 22-07-2014, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Just a trend.

It'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun.

Then a square of foccaccia.

Then not a bun, but slices of chargrilled sourdough.

Talking of trends, did I ever see one that was onions pickled in balsamic vinegar?

Scrovegni · 22-07-2014, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusinflares

I find brioche can taste a bit sweet, yes.

I noticed M&S are advertising 'posh dogs' which come in a brioche roll. I liked the look of them until I saw the brioche roll

We had those last weekend they were delicious!

blue_cheese · 22-07-2014, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansa_Snow

And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage!

bit of an over exaggeration. Why not ask for a plain one like most people do when the don't like the sauce. Less people would go to mcd's if the burgers were plain.

dgi_m · 22-07-2014, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan

I have to say I don't see many burgers in brioche buns on Man V Food.

Yeah, because Man V Food is all about fine dining and not stuffing your face...

Mark. · 22-07-2014, 14:54

On the rare occasions I visit McDonalds, I always used to ask for a plain (cheese) burger.

But on a visit a few weeks ago, I ask for it as-is. I found that the different ingredients resulted in a synergy of sorts - the only individual flavours I could pick out were the meat and the cheese, with everything else combining into a delicious almost sweet relish-like taste.

degsyhufc · 22-07-2014, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgi_m

Yeah, because Man V Food is all about fine dining and not stuffing your face...

Plenty of the places on Man v Food and DDD are far more fancy with burgers than UK places.

Many times i've seen brioche buns and pretzel buns and potato rolls etc.

Probably the burger trends in the UK are coming from these shows.

20-07-2014, 19:21	#1
SequShor Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 285	Burgers served in a Brioche Bun.. Why! Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum. It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible. Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns?

20-07-2014, 19:27	#2
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Just a trend. It'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun. Then a square of foccaccia. Then not a bun, but slices of chargrilled sourdough.

20-07-2014, 19:31	#3
SequShor Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 285	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc I'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun. I thought we'd done ciabatta! One bite into it, and the entire contents exited out of the opposite side!

20-07-2014, 20:56	#4
Sansa_Snow Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 1,191	And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage!

20-07-2014, 22:15	#5
speedy_gonzales Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 913	I'm guessing because of bloody jamie oliver doing it on one of his tv shows.

20-07-2014, 22:36	#6
dgi_m Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 210	Quote: Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales I'm guessing because of bloody jamie oliver doing it on one of his tv shows. Jamie Oliver is a follower with no culinary talent, expertise or recognition. He is not an innovator.

21-07-2014, 10:14	#7
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Quote: Originally Posted by Sansa_Snow And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage! A knife and fork solves that problem.

21-07-2014, 11:12	#8
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	I love brioche buns and burgers. The texture is lovely.

21-07-2014, 11:23	#9
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Quote: Originally Posted by SequShor Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum. It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible. Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns? Greasy? How exactly is egg wash greasy?

21-07-2014, 11:37	#10
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	I was in a pub in Manchester City Centre about three or four years ago, ordered burger and chips and the burger came between two slices of white sliced bread.

21-07-2014, 11:46	#11
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	I await the burger cut in half and served in a French stick, or baton.

21-07-2014, 11:57	#12
venusinflares Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,876	I don't like the current brioche bun trend. I just don't think it works with a burger but they're everywhere It stops me ordering something if it comes in a brioche bun.

21-07-2014, 11:57	#13
breppo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cathedral of Motorcycle Racing Posts: 2,410	Quote: Originally Posted by davelovesleeds I was in a pub in Manchester City Centre about three or four years ago, ordered burger and chips and the burger came between two slices of white sliced bread. Wasn't that the way the original burgers were served?

21-07-2014, 12:21	#14
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	Quote: Originally Posted by breppo Wasn't that the way the original burgers were served? Heston Blumenthal encountered this in the USA when trying to make the perfect burger. About 3 minutes in - http://vimeo.com/28030554

21-07-2014, 12:26	#15
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Quote: Originally Posted by venusinflares I don't like the current brioche bun trend. I just don't think it works with a burger but they're everywhere It stops me ordering something if it comes in a brioche bun. Are brioche buns a 'sweet' bread? EDIT: I've just had a look and they are more 'rich' than 'sweet'; buns fortified with egg and butter.

21-07-2014, 12:31	#16
venusinflares Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,876	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan Are brioche buns a 'sweet' bread? EDIT: I've just had a look and they are more 'rich' than 'sweet'; buns fortified with egg and butter. I find brioche can taste a bit sweet, yes. I noticed M&S are advertising 'posh dogs' which come in a brioche roll. I liked the look of them until I saw the brioche roll

21-07-2014, 13:07	#17
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by SequShor Must be some gastropub "chefs" read this forum. It's a HORRIBLE way to serve a burger. Brioche buns are greasy on top, due to the egg wash. A burger is supposed to be picked up to be eaten. Picking up a brioche bun is horrible. Why such a trend for serving burgers in brioche buns? A good burger should also be messy in my opinion, if it's cooked just right the juices should flow.

21-07-2014, 14:36	#18
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite A good burger should also be messy in my opinion, if it's cooked just right the juices should flow. Definitely!

22-07-2014, 11:09	#19
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	I have to say I don't see many burgers in brioche buns on Man V Food.

22-07-2014, 13:51	#20
Kiko H Fan Inactive Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,338	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Just a trend. It'll pass. Next it'll be ciabatta bun. Then a square of foccaccia. Then not a bun, but slices of chargrilled sourdough. Talking of trends, did I ever see one that was onions pickled in balsamic vinegar?

22-07-2014, 14:40	#21
Scrovegni Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 828	Quote: Originally Posted by venusinflares I find brioche can taste a bit sweet, yes. I noticed M&S are advertising 'posh dogs' which come in a brioche roll. I liked the look of them until I saw the brioche roll We had those last weekend they were delicious!

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Burgers served in a Brioche Bun.. Why!

22-07-2014, 14:47	#22
blue_cheese Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South East Posts: 2,286	Quote: Originally Posted by Sansa_Snow And the burgers are so fat you can't get your gob round it. Another pet peeve of mine is when they put mayo, mustard or other sauce in it without it saying so on the menu, I've had many a burger ruined! I have always wondered why McDs put gherkin on the burgers, the default should be plain and they would probably save millions if they reduced gherkin wastage! bit of an over exaggeration. Why not ask for a plain one like most people do when the don't like the sauce. Less people would go to mcd's if the burgers were plain.

22-07-2014, 14:53	#23
dgi_m Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 210	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan I have to say I don't see many burgers in brioche buns on Man V Food. Yeah, because Man V Food is all about fine dining and not stuffing your face...

22-07-2014, 14:54	#24
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	On the rare occasions I visit McDonalds, I always used to ask for a plain (cheese) burger. But on a visit a few weeks ago, I ask for it as-is. I found that the different ingredients resulted in a synergy of sorts - the only individual flavours I could pick out were the meat and the cheese, with everything else combining into a delicious almost sweet relish-like taste.

22-07-2014, 18:05	#25
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by dgi_m Yeah, because Man V Food is all about fine dining and not stuffing your face... Plenty of the places on Man v Food and DDD are far more fancy with burgers than UK places. Many times i've seen brioche buns and pretzel buns and potato rolls etc. Probably the burger trends in the UK are coming from these shows.