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How to Make Brioche Bread at Home: Easy Recipe with Step-by-Step Guide

A rich, buttery, golden-hued French bread that’s soft, luxurious, and perfect for everything from breakfast to gourmet sandwiches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Course: Baking
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour 400g
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar 65g
  • 1 cup whole milk 240ml, room temperature
  • 5 ounces unsalted butter melted (140g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash
  • 1 ounce melted butter optional, for brushing after baking

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl.
  2. Add eggs and slowly pour in milk until dough forms.
  3. Gradually add melted butter while mixing to create a smooth dough.
  4. Knead on medium speed for 4–5 minutes until elastic.
  5. Transfer to a floured surface and hand-knead for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1.5–2 hours).
  7. Deflate dough, divide in half, and shape into loaves.
  8. Place in greased pans and let rise again until doubled (1.5–2 hours).
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  10. Brush tops with egg wash and bake 40–55 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
  11. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then on a wire rack; brush with melted butter if desired.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for best results. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.