Brioche

Makes 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 250 gr bread flour

• 2 large eggs

• 25 ml whole milk

• 25 gr sugar

• 7 gr salt

• 4 gr active dry yeast

• 50 crème fraîche or 50 ml heavy cream

• 100 gr unsalted butter, room temp

• For the egg wash

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except the butter. Knead at medium speed for 10-15 minutes minutes. Slowly add 1 tbsp butter at a time, and knead for 5-10 more minutes. Shape the dough into a ball, and cover the bowl with cling film. Leave it to proof for 2 hours.

2. Flatten the dough after its first proof is complete. Cover with cling film, and let it cool in the fridge overnight.

3. Prepare a loaf pan, by applying a thin layer of butter to the bottom and sides.

4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, each piece should be around 60-65 grams. Shape them into balls, and place them in the pan.

5. For the egg wash, whisk the egg and milk. Apply a thin layer of egg wash. Save the rest of the egg wash for later use. Cover the loaf pan with cling film, and leave it to proof for 2 hours.

6. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Apply another thin layer of egg wash over the dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the bread from the pan, and leave it cool. Enjoy!