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Homemade Brioche

Homemade Brioche
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This Homemade Brioche recipe delivers a soft, buttery French-style bread with a tender crumb and golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or accompanying savory dishes, it combines simple pantry staples with easy-to-follow steps suitable for beginner bakers. Enjoy a rich, fluffy brioche that melts in your mouth and can be customized with sweet or savory additions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the active dry yeast with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the yeast mixture. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry, forming a sticky dough.
  3. Knead and Incorporate Butter: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until elastic. Gradually add softened butter in small portions, kneading thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and shiny.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover it with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the Brioche: Gently punch down the dough to release excess air. Shape it into a loaf or divide into portions to place into individual tins or brioche molds.
  6. Second Rise: Cover the shaped dough and let it rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy but not fully doubled.
  7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top of the dough with an egg wash to achieve a glossy finish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden and the brioche sounds hollow when tapped.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and dough texture.
  • Be patient during rising times to develop flavor and achieve perfect crumb.
  • Don’t skip incorporating the butter; it’s key to brioche’s signature richness.
  • Lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking without drying out the dough.
  • Apply an egg wash before baking for a shiny, golden crust.
  • Check for doneness by tapping the bottom—hollow sound means perfectly baked.

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Keywords: brioche, homemade bread, French bread, soft bread, buttery bread, breakfast bread, baking bread, easy brioche

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