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French Brioche

SUBMITTED BY: Linda  PHOTO BY: Laura 

"A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine."
French Brioche Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 -2 pound loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by FRANAL 
change 1/2 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons active dry yeast MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by GRADYSMOM 
I used this brioche recipe to make a recipe from the food network show Barefoot Contessa... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by BEACHBUNNY101 
Great recipe for Breadmaker, makes brioche soooo easy. I did increase the Yeast slightly and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by DRINKME 
Takes a while to make, but tastes delightful! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by the allrecipes staff 
We have updated this recipe to include a second rising time after the loaf is formed. We have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by cyril 
This is a great recipe to mix in breadmaker and then braid by hand. The extra dry yeast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by joshtymom 
FANTASTIC!!!! I've been looking for this exact dough recipe for years!! And... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Bakette 
As the recipe stands, I'd give it 4 stars, but with the alterations suggested by other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by Lady Sparrow 
I also increased the sugar and yeast and added a little cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by alicats 
too eggy tasting for me, although my husband liked the texture. MORE

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Nutritional Information
French Brioche

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 218

  • Total Fat: 11.1g
  • Cholesterol: 94mg
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 4.9g

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