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French Brioche Bread

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French Brioche Bread is one of the most iconic and deliciously rich breads in the world. Made with butter and eggs, this bread is light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it with a spread of jam or turn it into French toast, this brioche is sure to impress.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh yeast (or 2 teaspoons active dry yeast)

¼ cup milk (lukewarm, or soy/oat milk for a non-dairy version)

2 tablespoons sugar

3 eggs

2.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter (chilled, or plant-based butter as a non-dairy alternative)

1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the yeast, lukewarm milk, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
  2. Add the eggs to the yeast mixture. Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture with flour and salt. Mix at low speed for 5 minutes until the dough is sticky.
  3. Gradually add butter in small pieces, kneading the dough for another 15 minutes on medium speed. The dough will still be sticky but should come off the sides of the bowl easily.
  4. Grease a bowl with oil and place the dough in it. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
  5. After the first rise, place the dough in the fridge for 4-16 hours to develop more flavor and fluffiness.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into five pieces, shape them into logs, and place them in a greased loaf pan.
  7. Cover the loaf pan with a damp towel and let the dough rise for 1.5-2 hours at room temperature.
  8. Preheat the oven to 395°F (200°C).
  9. Brush the dough with the beaten egg for a golden top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  10. Remove the brioche from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a vegan brioche, swap the butter for plant-based butter and use non-dairy milk.
  • For brioche buns, shape the dough into smaller buns and bake them for a shorter time.
  • Flavor the dough by adding cinnamon, vanilla extract, or citrus zest for a unique twist.

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