Description
This Brioche Bread recipe delivers the ultimate soft, buttery, and golden loaf every time. With its rich French-inspired flavor and pillowy texture, this brioche is perfect for toast, sandwiches, or French toast. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this easy guide ensures bakery-quality results right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 5 oz butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Egg Wash: 1 large egg, beaten + 1 tbsp milk
- Optional Finish: 1 oz butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix for 30 seconds on low speed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, and melted butter gradually. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead for 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic, or 8–10 minutes by hand.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1.5–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Divide and Shape: Deflate and divide into two pieces. Roll into logs and place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Second Rise: Cover and proof another 1.5–2 hours until dough rises 1 inch above pan rims.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush tops of loaves with egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake 40–55 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool and Finish: Cool 15 minutes, unmold, and brush with melted butter for extra shine. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow full proofing for both rises. Brush with melted butter after baking for added flavor and softness. Brioche is ideal for French toast, sandwiches, or sweet breakfast buns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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