🧾 Ingredients
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, sweet-style brioche)
Egg wash:
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate & mix
In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Rest 5 minutes until foamy.
Add eggs, remaining sugar, salt, vanilla, and 2 cups flour. Mix until sticky.
2️⃣ Knead & add butter
Gradually add remaining flour.
Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Knead in soft butter, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough is glossy and stretchy (8–10 minutes).
3️⃣ First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
4️⃣ Shape
Punch down dough. Divide into 3–4 balls.
Place into a buttered loaf pan. Cover and rise again 30–45 minutes.
5️⃣ Bake
Brush with egg wash.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until deep golden.
Cool 15 minutes before slicing.
🥗 Nutrition (per slice, approx)
- Calories: 210
- Carbs: 22 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 11 g
🌟 Tips for extra fluffy brioche
✔ All ingredients at room temp
✔ Butter must be very soft
✔ Dough should be sticky but elastic
✔ Don’t rush the second rise
✔ Cover with foil last 10 min if browning fast
