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Milk Brioche Bread

Milk Brioche Bread
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Milk Brioche Bread is a rich, soft, and slightly sweet breakfast bread featuring a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Made with milk, butter, and eggs, it offers a deeply flavorful and comforting experience perfect for toast, sandwiches, or French toast. This versatile and fluffy bread is easy to customize and brings warmth and comfort to your morning table.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk (lukewarm, about 100°F/38°C)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Gently warm the milk until lukewarm, then sprinkle the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar over it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic—about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Shape and Second Rise: Gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf or divide for rolls and place into a prepared baking pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 45 minutes until puffed up.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Brush the top of the dough with an egg wash for a shiny golden crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is deep golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
  6. Cooling: Remove the bread from the oven and cool on a wire rack to allow the crumb to set and slices to cut smoothly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and better rise.
  • Don’t skip kneading to properly develop gluten and achieve a tender yet structured crumb.
  • Ensure the rising environment is warm and draft-free to activate the yeast optimally.
  • Brushing with egg wash prior to baking gives a glossy, golden crust.
  • Avoid overbaking to keep the bread soft and moist.

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