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Rich French Brioche Bread

A luxurious and tender French bread characterized by a cottony crumb and a rich buttery flavor, making it ideal for breakfast and dessert.

1 h 4 servings 385 cal/serving Medium 8 views
Rich French Brioche Bread

Instructions

  1. Mixing the Dry Ingredients
    In a deep bowl or stand mixer bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, salt, and instant yeast until the ingredients are evenly distributed. · 1 min
  2. Initial Kneading
    Add the eggs and warm milk to the mixture, then knead on low speed for 5 minutes until the dough begins to come together and becomes cohesive. · 5 min
  3. Incorporating the Butter
    Add the softened butter cubes gradually, one piece at a time, continuing to knead for 10 minutes until completely incorporated and the dough becomes smooth, supple, and elastic. · 10 min
  4. First Proofing
    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it proof in a warm place until doubled in size. · 1 h
  5. Shaping and Second Proofing
    Divide the dough into 4 equal-sized balls, arrange them side by side in a buttered rectangular loaf pan, and let them proof again for 45 minutes. · 45 min
  6. Baking
    Preheat the oven to 180°C, gently brush the surface of the dough with the egg yolk mixture, then bake for 25 minutes until it achieves a glossy golden-brown color. · 25 min

Nutrition / serving

385
cal
8.7
protein g
44.2
carbs g
19.5
fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to successful brioche lies in using softened butter that is neither melted nor warm, and adding it gradually after the gluten network has formed to achieve an exceptionally soft and tender crumb.