Description
A rich, tender French brioche with a velvety crumb and golden crust, made with butter, eggs, and warm milk. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or French toast, this loaf rivals professional bakes with a cold-proof method for busy schedules.
Ingredients
Warm milk 120 mL
Active dry yeast 9 g
Honey 10 mL
Eggs 5 large (or 4 large + 2 yolks for vegan)
Vanilla extract 10 mL
Granulated sugar 60 g
All-purpose flour 500 g
Sea salt 1½ tsp
Unsalted butter 250 g
Instructions
Combine warm milk, yeast, and honey in a mixer. Let sit 10 minutes for activation
Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently to combine
Incorporate sugar, flour, and salt. Knead on low speed until dough forms
Gradually add cold butter (1–2 tbsp at a time) until fully incorporated
Cover dough and refrigerate for 8 hours
Shape dough into a round loaf and let rest 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden
Cool on a rack before slicing
Notes
Quick-rise yeast can replace active dry
Use bread flour for an even chewier texture
Store in an airtight container and reheat for best freshness
Chilling time is crucial for flavor development and even baking
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: BAKING
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg