Super VELVETY buttery BRIOCHE bread

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Activate yeast in warm milk for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine yeast mixture with flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Incorporate softened butter gradually until fully absorbed.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or individual rolls.

Place shaped dough in a greased pan and let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top of the dough with an egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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