Brioche is a rich, buttery, and slightly sweet bread, perfect for making buns, desserts, or enjoying with jam and butter. This recipe will help you create an irresistible homemade brioche loaf with a soft, pillowy texture.
Brioche is the epitome of indulgent bread. Its light, airy texture comes from the generous amount of butter and eggs used in the dough, making it ideal for both savory and sweet applications. Whether you’re making French toast, serving it as a burger bun, or simply toasting it with a little butter, brioche never disappoints.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf or 10 buns
Ingredients:
- 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 10g (2 tsp) salt
- 20g (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 6 large eggs
- 250g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 250ml (1 cup) milk, warm
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast and mix well.
- Add eggs and warm milk to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, kneading until incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
- Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down and divide it into the desired number of portions. Shape into rolls or a loaf and place in a greased baking pan.
- Let the dough rise for another hour.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Let it cool before serving.
Tips & Variations:
- Tip: For an extra glossy finish, brush the brioche with egg wash twice before baking.
- Variation: Add chocolate chips or cinnamon for a sweeter twist.
Thanks to this brioche recipe you can now enjoy your buttery delight !
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