Description
This homemade Brioche Bread recipe yields a rich and tender loaf with a golden crust. Perfect for French toast, sandwiches, or simply enjoying with butter and jam.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 2 cups flour and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the mixer and stir for 3 minutes.
- Add Remaining Flour: Gradually mix in remaining flour on low speed. Mix for 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed. If the dough is too sticky, add up to ½ cup more flour.
- Add Butter: Slowly mix in butter, 2 tablespoons at a time. Switch to a dough hook and knead for 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Shape and Second Rise: Divide dough into two portions, shape into loaves, and place in greased 9×5-inch bread pans. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Egg Wash: Brush loaves with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to ensure the milk is at the correct temperature (110°F).
- A stand mixer with a dough hook makes kneading easier.
- Perform the windowpane test to check if the dough is kneaded enough.
- Store bread in an airtight container or paper bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked and cooled loaves for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg