Classic Brioche Bread
A classic French brioche bread recipe that yields a soft, buttery loaf perfect for breakfast, French toast, or gourmet sandwiches.
Print Pin Servings: 12 slices (1 large loaf or 12 rolls)
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $6 (depends on butter & flour quality)
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
- 1 Kitchen scale
- 1 Loaf pan or brioche molds
- 1 Pastry Brush
- 1 Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups Bread flour or all-purpose flour Gives structure
- ⅓ cup Granulated sugar Sweetens dough
- 2 teaspoons Instant yeast Fast-acting
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor
- 4 large Eggs Room temp, adds richness
- ½ cup Whole milk Warm, activates yeast
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened, creates tender crumb
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg For brushing
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream Adds shine
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add eggs and warm milk; mix into a dough.
- Knead 8–10 min until smooth.
- Add butter in batches, knead until elastic.
- Cover, rise 2 hrs, punch down, refrigerate overnight.
- Shape into loaf or rolls, rise until doubled.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 min until golden.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 290g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg