Brioche

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve the 2.25 tsp yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar in 1/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F). Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups flour, remaining 3 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and 3 eggs to the well. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Gradually knead in the 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 tbsp at a time, until fully incorporated and dough is glossy.

5. 5

   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.

6. 6

   Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush the top with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water) if desired. Bake until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, 25-30 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• loaf pan
• mixing spoon
• measuring cups and spoons

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