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🍞 🧈 🥚 How to Make Soft & Buttery Brioche Bread in a Bread Machine | Easy Bread Machine Recipe

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French Brioche

Cultural Context

Brioche, a rich and buttery bread, hails from France, traditionally enjoyed during breakfast or as a dessert. Its soft texture and slightly sweet flavor make it a favorite for both sweet and savory dishes. Often served with jam or used for French toast, brioche has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring variations like brioche à tête and chocolate brioche.

FrenchFRdessert
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

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

2

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

3

Combine yeast mixture with dry ingredients and mix until combined.

4

Add eggs and mix until a dough forms.

5

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

6

Incorporate softened butter into the dough gradually until fully absorbed.

7

Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth; let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

8

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

9

Place shaped dough in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.

10

Cover and let rise again for about 30-60 minutes until puffy.

11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

12

Brush the top with an egg wash for shine.

13

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

14

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

BriocheBrioche bread
Local Name: Brioche

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