This fluffy brioche is fluffy and delicious, and studded with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Its golden color and rich flavor make it extra tantalizing to eat. Simply spread slices of it with some butter to enjoy along with a roast dinner or to dip into soup or stew.
To make the fluffy brioche, you begin by making a dough with flour, cornstarch, salt, yeast, butter, milk, oil, egg, and sugar. Then, after it has doubled in size, it gets arranged in a cake pan, brushed with egg wash, and baked in the oven. The sponginess of this bread and its buttery taste will likely make this a repeat in your kitchen.
What is Fluffy Brioche?
Fluffy brioche is a bread that is enriched with ingredients like milk, butter, and eggs, which produces an extra fluffy bread. Brioche has French origins and is often used in both sweet and savory preparations. This brioche recipe is more savory with the addition of a garnish of sesame seeds.
Pro Tips
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic to ensure that it will have the best texture once baked.
- Thoroughly grease your cake pan to ensure that the bread doesn’t stick.
- Evenly brush the brioche with egg wash so that it browns evenly in the oven.
- If your dough is rising quite slowly, you can move it to a warmer location to help it proof faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Brioche Different From Bread?
Brioche is a little different from traditional bread as it is enriched with fatty ingredients like milk, eggs, and butter to give it a richer flavor and fluffier texture. Traditional bread, at its most basic, is just flour, yeast, and water.
How are You Supposed to Eat Brioche?
Brioche can be served on its own as it is or spread with butter, honey, or jam for breakfast or a snack. It is also delicious as a base for sandwiches or an accompaniment to a roast chicken dinner or hearty soup.
What Type of Pan Should I Use to Make Fluffy Brioche?
This recipe uses a round springform cake pan as it has some depth that will give the bread space to rise.
How to Store Fluffy Brioche
To keep the brioche fresh, simply place it in a sealed container or plastic bag, or place it on a platter tightly wrapped with plastic wrap. The bread should stay fresh for a few days, but for longer storage, you could also place it in the freezer where it should keep for 2 to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Fluffy Brioche
In a bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, salt, and yeast until combined. Add the butter, milk, oil, sugar, and the egg, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover it and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
In a bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, salt, and yeast until combined. Add the butter, milk, oil, sugar, and the egg, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover it and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Cut the dough into portions and roll them into balls.
Cut the dough into portions and roll them into balls.
Flatten each ball into a circle and dip half of them in the melted butter followed by the sesame seeds.
Flatten each ball into a circle and dip half of them in the melted butter followed by the sesame seeds.
Alternately arrange the plain circles with the sesame coated circles in a 24cm cake pan so that they form a ring and are overlapping. Set it aside to rise for 1 hour.
Alternately arrange the plain circles with the sesame coated circles in a 24cm cake pan so that they form a ring and are overlapping. Set it aside to rise for 1 hour.
Brush the bread with egg wash and bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
Brush the bread with egg wash and bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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