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Favorite Brioche Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, buttery, and soft brioche bread with a tender crumb—perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or desserts. This classic French bread combines eggs, butter, and sugar to create a slightly sweet and fluffy loaf that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk (around 110°F/43°C)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Combine dough ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, eggs, and flour. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir to begin forming a dough.
  3. Knead and incorporate butter: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it. Gradually add the softened butter, kneading continuously until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan.
  6. Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and allow the dough to rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the brioche bread for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • For a beautiful glossy finish, brush the top of the dough with an egg wash (1 beaten egg) before baking.
  • The dough is quite soft and sticky; chilling it slightly can make it easier to handle and shape.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/favorite-brioche-bread-recipe/