Soft, rich, and buttery, brioche bread is a classic French loaf known for its tender crumb and slightly sweet flavor. Made with eggs and butter, it has a golden crust and a fluffy interior that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or French toast, brioche brings bakery-quality indulgence to your kitchen.
Brioche Bread
8
servings25
minutes30
minutesLight, airy, and irresistibly buttery, brioche bread is the ultimate enriched bread. Its delicate texture and subtle sweetness make it incredibly versatile—equally delicious toasted with jam, used for gourmet sandwiches, or transformed into decadent desserts. Every slice delivers a luxurious, cloud-soft bite.
Ingredients
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup warm milk
1 egg (for egg wash)
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and eggs. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Gradually add the softened butter while kneading. Continue kneading for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or divide into small balls for a brioche-style loaf pan.
- Cover and let the dough rise again for about 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top with beaten egg for a shiny golden crust.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a rack before slicing.
