Brioche Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and remaining sugar.
3. Add eggs and yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
4. Add softened butter, a little at a time, while stirring. Mix until the dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume. It should take about 2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a brioche pan with butter.
7. Gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal parts and shape them into balls.
8. Place the balls into the prepared pan and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Brush the tops of the brioches with an egg wash.
10. Bake the brioches for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
11. Allow the brioches to cool down before serving.

Verdict:

Brioches are the epitome of French bakery. They are fluffy, buttery, and slightly sweet making them a perfect breakfast or snack. They are quite easy to make with the right recipe and a little patience.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the brioches with jam, honey or butter for breakfast.
• Make mini brioche buns and serve them as slider buns.
• Stuff the brioches with ham and cheese for a savory breakfast or a snack.