Here’s a classic brioche bread recipe—rich, buttery, and slightly sweet. It takes a bit of patience, but the result is incredibly soft and flavorful.
🥖 Brioche Bread Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened, cut into cubes)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate the yeast
- Warm the milk (not hot).
- Mix in the yeast and a pinch of sugar.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
- In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs and yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms (it will be sticky).
3. Add the butter
- Gradually add softened butter, a few cubes at a time.
- Keep mixing until fully incorporated.
- Knead for about 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
5. Chill the dough
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
This step makes the dough easier to handle and improves flavor.
6. Shape
- Punch down the dough.
- Shape into a loaf or small buns and place in a greased pan.
7. Second rise
- Let rise again for 1–2 hours until puffy.
8. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Brush with egg wash (1 egg + a splash of milk).
- Bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
✨ Tips
- The dough will feel sticky—avoid adding too much extra flour.
- Use a stand mixer if possible; brioche dough is rich and heavy.
- For extra flavor, let it proof overnight in the fridge.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- French toast
- Sandwiches
- With butter and jam
- Bread pudding
If you want, I can give you a quick brioche version (same-day) or a no-stand-mixer method 👍