Brioche Bread: Soft, Buttery Homemade Recipe
This rich, buttery French brioche has a golden crust and velvety crumb made from eggs, milk, and cold fermentation. Perfect for breakfast toast or gourmet sandwiches, it balances sweetness and savory depth with a tender texture.
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Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add softened butter and mix until a coarse crumb forms.
- Gradually stir in eggs and milk until a soft dough forms.
- Knead briefly (5-10 minutes) until smooth, then cover and let rise 1.5-2 hours at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- On a floured surface, shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Let rise again for 1.5-2 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is chilled for cold-lamination technique.
Use a clean, lightly oiled bowl for rising.
Brush with milk before baking for extra golden crust.
Use a clean, lightly oiled bowl for rising.
Brush with milk before baking for extra golden crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 6g