Brioche is a favorite for a reason! It is fluffy and rich tasting as it is often enriched with eggs, milk, and butter. This savory brioche roll is a take on traditional brioche containing ham and cheese. It tastes delicious on its own for a snack or as part of lunch.
To make the savory brioche roll, you make a dough with flour, yeast, milk, sugar, egg, salt, and olive oil. Then, once doubled in size, it gets rolled out, topped with ham and cheese, and rolled up in a loaf. Then, it gets set aside to double again before being garnished with sesame seeds and baked in the oven.
What is a Savory Brioche Roll?
This savory brioche roll is a bread loaf that is rolled with thinly sliced ham and cubes of cheese. Inspired by classic French brioche, it is enriched with an egg, milk, and olive oil, which helps it become extra fluffy.
Pro Tips
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic for the best texture. You will know it has been kneaded enough when you can stretch a small piece to the point that it is almost see-through without it tearing.
- If your dough isn’t rising, it may be that your kitchen is too cold. In this case, move it to a warmer location which will help it rise faster.
- Feel free to choose whatever type of cheese you enjoy such as mozzarella, gruyere, provolone, or cheddar.
- Allow the bread to fully cool before slicing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Brioche Different From Other Bread?
At its most basic, regular bread contains flour, yeast, salt, and water. Brioche is a much richer bread that contains ingredients like flour, yeast, butter, eggs, milk, and sugar.
How Should Brioche Bread Be Eaten?
Brioche is commonly served with butter or jam, but this version is savory with fillings like ham and cheese, and can be served on its own. It is also delicious toasted with a garnish of butter.
Do You Eat Brioche Hot or Cold?
Brioche should be served cold as it will hold its shape better when sliced.
How to Store Savory Brioche Roll
Leftover brioche can be stored in a sealed bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Savory Brioche Roll
In a bowl, stir the flour with the yeast, milk, sugar, egg, and salt until combined. Add the olive oil and knead until the dough is smooth. Pour some olive oil in a bowl, add the dough and coat it in the oil. Cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to double in size, about 1 hour.
In a bowl, stir the flour with the yeast, milk, sugar, egg, and salt until combined. Add the olive oil and knead until the dough is smooth. Pour some olive oil in a bowl, add the dough and coat it in the oil. Cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to double in size, about 1 hour.
Press the dough into a rectangle and top it with the ham and cheese.
Press the dough into a rectangle and top it with the ham and cheese.
Brush it with the milk and egg mixture, and sprinkle it with the black and white sesame seeds. Bake in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Roll it up and pinch the top to seal. Place it in a parchment-lined 28 x 14 cm loaf pan, cover it with a towel, and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
Allow it to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Brush it with the milk and egg mixture, and sprinkle it with the black and white sesame seeds. Bake in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Allow it to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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