Brioche

Name: Brioche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Makes 2 loaves
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing the pans; 1 cup warm water (see note); ½ cup sugar; 2¼ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons instant/rapid-rise yeast; 6 large eggs, divided (5 for dough and 1 for egg wash); 5½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off, plus more for kneading and braiding

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

1h 10m

This rich and buttery brioche recipe creates a soft and tender bread perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or as a base for sandwiches. With simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this recipe is worth the effort for a truly delicious homemade bread.

All Seasons

Comfort Food

Yeast