Sure! Here’s a recipe for a deliciously fluffy milk brioche:
Fluffy Milk Brioche Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Brioche Dough:
- 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 80g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 10g (1 tbsp) active dry yeast
- 10g (1 1/2 tsp) salt
- 200ml (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) warm milk
- 100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, mix the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, followed by the eggs.
- Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the Dough:
- If using a stand mixer, knead the dough on medium speed for about 5-7 minutes. If kneading by hand, knead for about 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened butter, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Brioche:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, shape them into balls, and place them in a greased loaf pan or brioche mold. Alternatively, you can braid the dough for a traditional look.
- Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let it rise again for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
- Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash.
- Brush the top of the dough gently with the egg wash to give it a shiny finish.
- Bake the Brioche:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the brioche from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your fluffy milk brioche with butter, jam, or just on its own!
