French Brioche Recipe
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French Brioche

By: Linda 
"A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -2 pound loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
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  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.
  2. Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together 1 egg white and the water. Brush onto the top of the loaf.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by FRANAL   view full review
change 1/2 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
We have updated this recipe to include a second rising time after the loaf is formed. We have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by GRADYSMOM   view full review
I used this brioche recipe to make a recipe from the food network show Barefoot Contessa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by BEACHBUNNY101   view full review
Great recipe for Breadmaker, makes brioche soooo easy. I did increase the Yeast slightly and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by cyril   view full review
This is a great recipe to mix in breadmaker and then braid by hand. The extra dry yeast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Bakette   view full review
As the recipe stands, I'd give it 4 stars, but with the alterations suggested by other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by DRINKME   view full review
Takes a while to make, but tastes delightful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by joshtymom   view full review
FANTASTIC!!!! I've been looking for this exact dough recipe for years!! And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by BROWNIES788   view full review
If your dough seems dry, don't be afraid to hydrate with a little extra water, it wont hurt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by alicats Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
too eggy tasting for me, although my husband liked the texture.

 

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