Description
Learn how to make authentic French brioche bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This buttery, soft, and rich brioche loaf is perfect for breakfast, French toast, or any occasion.
Ingredients
- Bread flour or all-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Instant yeast
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter
- Egg
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Create a well in the center and add eggs and warm milk. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth.
- Add softened butter in three additions to the dough, kneading thoroughly between each addition. Continue kneading for 10-15 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, passing the windowpane test.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours. Punch down gently and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Divide and shape as desired for loaf pans or individual rolls. Place in prepared pans or baking sheets.
- Cover the shaped dough and let it rise for 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size. Brush with an egg wash made from beaten egg and cream.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm but not hot (around 100°F) to avoid killing the yeast.
- The windowpane test is crucial for proper gluten development.
- Chilled dough is easier to handle and shape.
- Allow for proper rising times to achieve the best texture.
- This brioche bread recipe freezes well, both as dough and baked loaves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: Approximately 8g
- Sodium: Approximately 150mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg