Description
Brioche Bread is a rich and buttery French bread with a soft, pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavor, perfect for breakfast or indulgent treats like French toast.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast (active or instant)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly and combine it with sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Gradually add the softened butter, a few pieces at a time, mixing until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for easier shaping and enhanced flavor.
- Shape the dough into a loaf or individual rolls and place in a greased baking pan.
- Cover and let rise again until puffy and nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top with an egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or raisins for a sweet twist.
- Infuse the dough with citrus zest or vanilla for added flavor.
- Use brioche dough to make cinnamon rolls or braided bread.
- Top with pearl sugar or slivered almonds for a bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg