Brioche Bread

 

Brioche Bread

Brioche is a delightful French bread, rich with eggs and butter. Its texture is fluffy and soft within, boasting a beautiful golden crust. The flavor strikes a lovely balance between savory and sweet. Preparation takes about 40 minutes, plus an additional two hours for rising. But once that heavenly aroma fills your home, you'll know every moment was worth it!

Servings 2 loaves

Ingredients

2 cups milk

1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup sugar

6 cups flour (with certain brands, it can require up to 7 cups)

6 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

200 grams unsalted butter melted

1 egg

3 tbsp water

Instructions

Prepare ingredients for brioche bread.

Combine the warm (110°F) milk with yeast, sugar, and two cups of flour. Whisk the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dough mixture. Mix in the remaining 4 cups of flour in small portions. (Depending on the brand of flour, you may need 1 extra cup)

Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer until it becomes elastic. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.

Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into two even pieces. Next, divide each piece into three pieces. Roll each piece out into a long rope. Connect the ends of the ropes together and braid them.

Place each braided brioche on a lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and water to create the egg wash. Brush the brioche with the egg wash.

Bake the brioche at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.

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