Brioche
Buttery and slightly sweet brioche, baked together to form an extremely light and fluffy loaf with a domed and golden surface. Also known as "Brioche Nanterre". Beautiful and irresistible!
Add <quantity>2</quantity> eggs and <quantity>35<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>245<unit>g</unit></quantity> of high gluten wheat flour and <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar
Add <quantity>3<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>3<unit>g</unit></quantity> of dry yeast
Fit the mixer with the hook attachment and mix on low speed to form a smooth dough. Scrape the sides of the bowl from time to time to ensure all the ingredients are evenly incorporated
Increase the speed and knead for 5-10m until the dough is smooth and strong
Add <quantity>70<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and knead until it is completely incorporated and the dough is elastic
Transfer the dough to a countertop and shape into a ball
Wrap it in cling film and place in the refrigerator for 4-12h to slightly ferment and rise
Unwrap the dough. The brioche dough is ready
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil
Roll the dough into a cilinder and divide into <quantity>6</quantity> equal parts
Flatten each piece of dough, pull the edges toward the center and turn the seam side down. Roll the dough in a circular motion to form a ball
Grease a <quantity>22<unit>cm</unit></quantity> x <quantity>12<unit>cm</unit></quantity> tall loaf pan with baking spray and arrange the dough in the pan
Place the dough and the pot of boiling water in the turned off oven. Let proof for 3-4h until the balls form a very fluffy and airy single loaf. Remove from the oven
Preheat the oven at <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Whisk <quantity>1</quantity> large egg with <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of milk and brush the surface of the dough
Bake it for 25-30m until deep golden brown
Allow to cool slightly and unmold. The brioche is ready.
Enjoy this heavenly fluffy bread!
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