Description
This golden, pillowy loaf of Brioche Bread represents the pinnacle of enriched dough, offering a buttery richness that's both light and flavorful. Using high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients, it transforms a classic indulgence into a mindful addition to your healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
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4 cups Unbleached Bread Flour
1 cup Grass-Fed Butter (softened)
4 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1/4 cup Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
1/2 cup Warm Whole Milk (or Nut Milk)
1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and your choice of honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly
- Mix the Base Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and sea salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and the lightly beaten pasture-raised eggs. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms
- The Butter Incorporation: Increase the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time. Wait until each piece is incorporated before adding the next
- Develop the Gluten: Knead the dough in the mixer for 10 to 15 minutes until it is smooth and elastic
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours
- Shape the Loaf: Gently deflate the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Shape them into balls or braid them and place in a parchment-lined loaf pa
- Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 45 to 60 minutes until puffy
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), brush the top with egg wash, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brow
Notes
Ensure ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for best results.
Use a kitchen scale for measuring flour for consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg