Brioche Muffins or Loaf
Indulge in the buttery decadence of homemade Brioche Muffins or Loaf, a versatile recipe that brings bakery-quality bread to your kitchen. This rich, golden dough combines simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and softened butter to create an irresistibly soft and tender crumb. Whether shaped into fluffy individual muffins or a classic loaf, this recipe features a double rise for perfectly airy results. With a glossy egg wash finish and just the right hint of sweetness, brioche pairs beautifully with sweet jams, creamy butter, or savory spreads. Quick to prep and delightfully satisfying to bake, it’s an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or anytime indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 4 large eggs
- 60 milliliters whole milk
- 170 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients (eggs and milk mixture) to the dry ingredients in the mixer. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
With the mixer running on medium speed, add the softened butter a few tablespoons at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. This process will take about 8-10 minutes.
Continue kneading the dough with the mixer until it is smooth, shiny, and slightly sticky, about 5 more minutes.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and shape it into a ball. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
After the first rise, punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. If making muffins, divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Place the balls into a greased muffin tin. If making a loaf, shape the dough into a log and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the muffin tin or loaf pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again at room temperature for 45-60 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the muffins or loaf with the egg wash for a shiny finish.
Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your brioche muffins or loaf plain, with butter, or your favorite topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
