Description
This Buttery Brioche Bread is rich, soft, and delicately sweet. Perfect for French toast, breakfast sandwiches, or enjoyed on its own, it’s a versatile loaf that brings bakery quality to your kitchen.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
4 large eggs
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
1. Warm the milk and dissolve sugar in it. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add eggs and the yeast mixture. Mix to form a rough dough, then knead until smooth.
3. Gradually add softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. Punch down the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Shape the chilled dough into a loaf or braid. Place in a greased loaf pan.
7. Let the dough rise again until puffy and just above the pan edge, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush loaf with egg yolk mixed with milk.
9. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per slice, 12 servings): 210 calories, 10g fat, 6g saturated fat, 3g unsaturated fat, 0g trans fat, 75mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 24g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g sugar, 5g protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: brioche, buttery bread, homemade bread