BEST French Brioche – Buttery, Soft & Golden !So easy.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can reduce costs.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more economical.

Activate the yeast by mixing lukewarm milk, sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly and foamy.

Sift the all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mixing them together.

Pour the activated yeast mixture and whisked eggs into the flour bowl and mix until combined.

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 30 minutes to hydrate.

Spray the working table with canola oil to prevent sticking and start kneading the dough for 5 to 7 minutes, adding flour if it’s too soft.

Add soft butter to the dough and knead for about 15 minutes until the dough is smooth and shiny, passing the window pane test.

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest in a warm spot for about an hour until it doubles in size.

Punch down the risen dough gently to release air bubbles and divide it in half.

Shape one half into three equal pieces and the other half into six equal pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball.

Arrange the shaped dough in a greased baking mold and cover to rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the season.

Make an egg wash by whisking one egg yolk with two tablespoons of milk.

Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan forced).

Brush the tops of the dough with the egg wash and bake for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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