Easy Brioche Loaf

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Rich, golden, and incredibly soft French-style bread with a buttery crumb
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This classic brioche is the ultimate comfort bread, characterized by its rich, tender crumb and distinctively golden crust. Made with a high ratio of butter and eggs, this dough requires patience but rewards you with an incredibly soft, slightly sweet texture that is perfect for French toast or serving alongside soup. The recipe uses a food processor for ease, though hand-kneading works too. Let the dough rise slowly for the best flavor development. It’s an elegant yet accessible project for home bakers looking to impress guests or elevate their breakfast routine.

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Easy Brioche Loaf

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 12.6

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This classic brioche is the ultimate comfort bread, characterized by its rich, tender crumb and distinctively golden crust. Made with a high ratio of butter and eggs, this dough requires patience but rewards you with an incredibly soft, slightly sweet texture that is perfect for French toast or serving alongside soup. The recipe uses a food processor for ease, though hand-kneading works too. Let the dough rise slowly for the best flavor development. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet accessible project for home bakers looking to impress guests or elevate their breakfast routine.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter the paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it reaches 110ðF (43ðC).
  3. Pour the warm milk into a small bowl, whisk in the yeast, and stir in 1 cup of flour.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until frothy.
  5. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine butter, sugar, and salt.
  6. Pulse at one-second intervals until the mixture is soft and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, processing until smooth after each addition.
  8. Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups of flour, then add the yeast-milk-flour mixture.
  9. Pulse until a soft dough forms, then process continuously for 15 seconds.
  10. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over itself several times to develop elasticity.
  11. Press the dough into a 9x5 inch rectangle, fold the sides in 1 inch, then fold top to middle and bottom past the seam.
  12. Pinch the seam to seal and place the dough in the prepared pan, seam side down.
  13. Press the dough down firmly to fill the pan evenly, cover with buttered plastic or a towel, and let rise until 1 inch above the rim, about 1-1.5 hours.
  14. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC) with a rack in the middle position.
  15. Just before baking, use a sharp knife or razor blade to slash a line down the center of the loaf at a 30-degree angle.
  16. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  17. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 12.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
Sodium 12.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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