Description
Milk Brioche is a delightful, soft, and buttery bread that will elevate your breakfast experience. This easy-to-make recipe yields a golden-brown loaf with a fluffy texture and rich flavor, perfect for enjoying with butter, jam, or as the base for French toast. Whether for family brunches or cozy weekend mornings, this Milk Brioche is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Create Dough Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add frothy yeast mixture, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate Butter: Gradually add softened butter during kneading until fully absorbed.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the risen dough into a loaf or rolls and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg