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Brioche Bread

Irresistibly Buttery Brioche Bread for Breakfast Bliss

Enjoy delicious and rich Brioche Bread that's perfect for breakfast and brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 ¼ cups Milk Warm, about 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast Or instant yeast
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 large Eggs Or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pans
  • whisk
  • Towel
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brioche Bread
  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, let it sit until frothy.
  2. Whisk flour and salt in a bowl, add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl.
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough, divide into two, shape each into a loaf and place in greased pans.
  6. Cover shaped loaves and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until doubled.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F, brush loaves with egg wash, bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh yeast and allow for proper rising times to enhance texture.

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