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Brioche Bread

Brioche Bread: So soft and pillowy! You'll adore the buttery taste and the moist, fluffy texture of this delicious brioche loaf.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time:13 hours
Total Time14 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: French
Keyword: brioche, brioche bread, brioche recipe, how to make brioche bread, what is brioche
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 211kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the all-purpose and bread flours in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the water, yeast, sugar, salt, and eggs, and mix together on medium-low speed until combined (approx. 7 minutes), stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula.
  • While continuing to mix on low speed, add the butter a tablespoon at a time, allowing each addition to fully incorporate before adding the next.
  • When all the butter has been added, knead the dough on low speed for 10 minutes, then increase the speed to medium and knead for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Allow the dough to chill in a greased, covered bowl overnight in the refrigerator .
  • Divide the dough in half, then divide each half into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll each portion in a tight, smooth ball, and line the dough balls up in 2 staggered rows of 4, in each of 2 greased loaf pans (see video below).
  • Cover the loaf pans with greased plastic wrap, then allow them to rise in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and brush the unbaked loaves with egg wash.
  • Bake the loaves until puffed, deeply golden, and set (approx. 30 to 40 minutes).
  • Cool for 30 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Video

Notes

Click here for the recipe for brioche hamburger buns: Brioche Buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg