Description
Indulge in the soft, buttery goodness of this classic Milk Brioche recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this enriched dough bread will delight your taste buds with its rich flavor and delicate texture.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened and cut into pieces)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add eggs and yeast mixture, knead until a soft dough forms. Gradually add butter, knead until smooth.
- Rise and Chill: Let the dough rise until doubled. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Shape and Bake: Shape dough into a loaf or rolls. Let rise, brush with egg wash, then bake until golden brown.
Notes
- Chilling the dough overnight improves flavor and ease of shaping.
- Enhance the aroma with vanilla extract or lemon zest.
- Great for French toast or bread pudding.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus rising and chilling time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
