Name: Very Buttery Brioche
Yield: Makes 1 loaf
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, divided; ½ cup (125 mL) warm milk; 1½ tsp (7.5 mL) instant yeast; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) bread flour; 2½ cups (625 mL) bread flour; 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt; 1 egg yolk; ¾ cup (180 mL) diced cold unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar

Preparation info

Makes
1
loaf

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

About

Brioche is a fluffy yet rich and delicate dough that translates into a heavenly food experience. Slice and slather it with butter and jam, or soak it in a custard to make delicious French toast or a pudding.

Ingredients

Starter

½ cup (125 mL) warm milk
1½ tsp (7.5

Europe
France
Vegetarian
Bread
Mediterranean

Method

For Starter

In a small saucepan, warm the milk to about 104°F (41°C). Whisk in the instant yeast, sugar and flour until the mixture is smooth. Cover the saucepan with plastic wrap and rest in a warm place for the yeast to activate, about 20 minutes.