Brioche Bread
This rich and fluffy brioche bread combines butter, sugar, and eggs for a delightful French pastry perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup bread flour
- 8 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6-6½ cups bread flour more as needed
- 1 cup unsalted butter sliced and at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine warmed milk, honey, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix a quarter of the sponge with 1 cup of bread flour to form a thick mixture. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, combine the sponge with eggs, sugar, and salt. Add 2 cups of bread flour, mixing well.
- Add another 2 cups of bread flour and switch to the dough hook. Gradually mix in the butter, kneading for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover. Let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions. Cut one portion into eight sections and shape into balls.
- Place dough balls into greased loaf pans, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare an egg wash by whisking egg yolk and water. Brush on top of the loaves.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Enjoy your homemade brioche bread fresh or in various dishes!