How to make Fluffy Brioche Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

In a large measuring cup, add 1 1/4 cups of warm milk at about 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of dry active yeast; whisk and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until frothy.

In a separate bowl, whisk 6 large eggs and set aside.

In a stand mixer, add 7 1/4 cups of bread flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add the frothy yeast mixture and the beaten eggs to the stand mixer, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Mix on low speed until no patches of flour remain, then increase to high speed and mix until the dough comes together.

Add 1 cup of sliced softened unsalted butter and knead on high speed for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

If the dough doesn't come together after 15 minutes, add an additional 1/4 cup of bread flour.

Remove the dough from the mixer, knead into a ball, and place in a greased bowl (greased with olive oil).

Cover with cheese cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, place it on a floured surface, and divide into 2 equal parts.

Take one half and divide it into 3 equal pieces, roll each into a log, and braid them together.

Repeat with the other half of the dough.

Place both braided loaves into buttered loaf pans, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Whisk 1 large egg with 1 teaspoon of water and brush the egg wash over the loaves.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.

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