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Easy Brioche Bread

This easy brioche bread is so airy and flaky that it literally melts in your mouth. It's perfect for everything from jelly sandwiches to classic French toast.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 2697 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cups flour (with certain brands, it can require up to 7 cups)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 200 grams unsalted butter melted
Brushing tops
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

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  1. Prepare ingredients for brioche bread.
  2. Combine the warm (110°F) milk with yeast, sugar, and two cups of flour. Whisk the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dough mixture. Mix in the remaining 4 cups of flour in small portions. (Depending on the brand of flour, you may need 1 extra cup)
  4. Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer until it becomes elastic. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.
  5. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into two even pieces. Next, divide each piece into three pieces. Roll each piece out into a long rope. Connect the ends of the ropes together and braid them. 
  6. Place each braided brioche on a lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and water to create the egg wash. Brush the brioche with the egg wash.
  7. Bake the brioche at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. 

Notes

  • Note: Depending on the brand of flour you use, you may need up ton 7 cups. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 2697kcal (135%) Carbohydrates 402g (134%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 95g (146%) Saturated Fat 57g (285%) Cholesterol 321mg (107%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 863mg (25%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 114g (228%) Vitamin A 3015IU (60%) Calcium 368mg (37%) Iron 18mg (100%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2loaves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2697

% Daily Value*

Calories 2697kcal 135%
Carbohydrates 402g 134%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 95g 146%
Saturated Fat 57g 285%
Cholesterol 321mg 107%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Potassium 863mg 18%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 114g 228%
Vitamin A 3015IU 60%
Calcium 368mg 37%
Iron 18mg 100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.