Brioche

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Total Time

25m

This brioche recipe creates a rich, buttery bread that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. With a delicate crumb and light sweetness, this brioche is a treat on its own or as the base for French toast or bread pudding. Start by chilling the flour for an extra fluffy texture.

Brioche Recipe

Brioche Loaf

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Ingredients

Servings: 10

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2 1/4 cups (285g) bread flour, chilled in freezer for 2 hours beforehand

2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

1 3/4 teaspoons (5g) instant yeast

1/4 cup minus 1 teaspoon (55g) whole milk, cold

4 large eggs (200g) plus 1 large egg yolk (15g), divided, straight from the fridge

3 tablespoons (40g) caster or superfine sugar

3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, cut into 1 to 2-inch cubes, and softened to about 65°F/18°C (see headnote for guidance on controlling butter’s temperature)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

422kcal

21%
Fat

23g

1%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

42g

2%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

134mg

6%
Sodium

361mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Brioche

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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