Milk Brioche
This Milk Brioche is a soft, buttery, and slightly sweet French bread with a tender crumb and golden crust. Perfect for sandwiches, French toast, or enjoying with jam, this homemade brioche is easy to make and absolutely worth the effort!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves or 8 rolls
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or mix ½ cup cake flour + 3 ½ cups bread flour)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 beaten egg + 1 teaspoon water
For the Simple Syrup Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon sugar dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
Instructions
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Make the Dough:
- In a stand mixer bowl, add cream, milk, egg, sugar, flours, yeast, and salt in order.
- Mix with a dough hook on low speed for 15 minutes. (Add extra flour if the dough sticks to the bowl.)
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First Proofing:
- Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
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Shape the Dough:
- Grease two loaf pans or 9-inch round pans with butter.
- Punch down the dough, knead for 5 minutes, then divide into equal portions for loaves or rolls.
- Arrange in the prepared pans and cover for 1 hour.
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Bake the Brioche:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush dough with egg wash and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with simple syrup glaze for a shiny, slightly sweet crust.
Notes
- Chocolate Chip Brioche: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the dough.
- Savory Brioche: Mix in shredded cheese and herbs for a cheesy variation.
- Brioche Buns: Shape into small rolls for perfect burger buns.
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