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Freshly baked brioche loaf with a golden crust and soft texture.

Brioche

A classic French bread known for its rich, buttery flavor and fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a base for French toast.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 75 g sugar
  • 21 g fresh yeast or 7g active dry yeast
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 150 ml milk warm
  • 150 g unsalted butter, softened

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar together until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. If using active dry yeast, let it stand for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the softened butter into the dough until it becomes elastic.
  5. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1-2 hours.
  6. Punch the dough down to release the air, then shape it into a loaf or divide it into rolls.
  7. Place your shaped dough in a greased pan, cover it again, and let it rise until it doubles, about another hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  3. Allow the brioche to cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For variations, see suggestions below.