Brioche is a French sweet bread known for its incredibly soft and fluffy texture. The key to a perfect brioche lies in a few secrets that you can easily master at home.
Ingredients:
500g wheat flour
10g dry yeast
60g sugar
10g salt
6 eggs
250g unsalted butter at room temperature
1 egg for brushing
Instructions:
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
Add the eggs: Add the eggs to the dry mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Add the butter: Add the butter gradually, kneading well after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First proofing: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the brioches: Divide the dough into portions and shape the brioches into the desired shape. Place them on a greased and floured baking sheet.
Second proofing: Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and let the brioches rise again for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Brush with egg: Beat the remaining egg and brush the brioches carefully.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the brioches for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool: Remove the brioches from the oven and let them cool on a rack before serving.
Secrets for an ultra-soft and fluffy brioche:
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