Homemade Bread Machine Brioche
Print RecipeEquipment
- bread machine
- large sheet pan
- oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 5 tbsp butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup warm water, 5 tablespoons butter, 3 room temperature eggs, 4 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast to the pan of your bread machine in the order suggested my the manufacturer.
- Select the dough setting and turn on. Check the dough at five and ten minutes to make sure the ingredients are coming together. Use a rubber scraper to scrape down the side of the bowl, if needed. Add 1 tablespoon of water or flour, if necessary to come to the right consistency.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
- When the cycle ends, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Lightly flour your hands and the surface of the dough to prevent the dough from sticking and divide into three sections.
- Flatten each section into a small rectangle and then tightly roll up the rectangle to form a tube. Using your palms, and a back and forth motion, roll out the dough into a 14 inch long bread rope. Apply light but even pressure to get a bread rope at en even width.
- Repeat with the other two portions.
- Bring the ends of the three ropes together and pinch to seal. Braid the dough, while being careful to avoid any loose folds. Try not to stretch the dough ropes. Once braided, the bread loaf should be about 9 - 10 inches.
- Pinch the other end to seal. Using your palms, press down the ends of the bread to flatten them and tuck the flattened ends to get a lovely, rounded loaf.
- Carefully transfer this to your prepared pan.
- Prepare an egg wash with one egg yolk and 3 tablespoons of water. Carefully brush over the top of your brioche. Cover lightly with a tea cloth and let rise for 30-60 minutes, until doubled in size..
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown. Be sure to check that the bottom of the bread is down.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or room temperature.
Store in a plastic bag for up to three days.
If you don't have a bread machine you can prepare the dough by hand, but it will have a few extra steps:
1. Combine the warm milk and water with the yeast, sugar, and one cup of flour. Whisk the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add the eggs and softened butter to the dough mixture. Whisk in the remaining flour in small portions.
3. Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer using a dough hook until it becomes elastic. This will take awhile, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.
5. Follow the branding and baking directions above.
Servings: 2 loaves