Easy Brioche
Light, buttery, and irresistibly tender, this Easy Brioche recipe is your ticket to bakery-quality bread made right in your own kitchen. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe combines simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk to create a rich, slightly sweet loaf with a pillowy crumb. With just 30 minutes of prep time and step-by-step instructions, you'll master the art of this French classic in no time. Whether you braid it into an elegant loaf or bake it into individual rolls, a quick egg wash transforms the brioche into a golden, show-stopping centerpiece. Serve it fresh with butter and jam for breakfast, pair it with savory dishes, or use it for decadent French toast. This Easy Brioche is a versatile and approachable way to elevate any meal! Perfect keywords: "Easy Brioche recipe," "buttery homemade bread," "simple brioche for beginners," and "French bread baking."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 pieces Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoons Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Warm the whole milk until it's lukewarm (no higher than 110°F/43°C) and pour it into the dry mixture.
Add the softened butter and crack in 4 large eggs.
Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix on medium speed for 8-10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and slightly sticky. Alternatively, knead by hand for about 10-12 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into equal portions. For a braided loaf, divide into 3 strands and braid them together. Alternatively, shape into rolls or place the dough in a greased loaf pan.
Cover the shaped dough loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise again for about 45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Gently brush the top of the brioche with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature of the bread reaches 190°F (88°C).
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool before slicing or serving. Enjoy your buttery, tender brioche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.3 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1203 mg | 401% | |
| Sodium | 2774 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.8 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
