Brioche Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 10 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. 1) In a stand mixer or bread machine (programmed for dough), mix together all of the ingredients to form a smooth, shiny dough. Don't worry; what starts out as a sticky mess becomes beautifully satiny as it kneads. This dough takes longer than most to develop, so be prepared to let the dough knead for up to 15 to 20 minutes in a stand mixer. Also, we don't recommend trying to knead it by hand. If you're using a bread machine, let it complete its kneading cycle, then continue as directed below.
  2. 2) Form the dough into a ball (it'll be very soft), place it in a greased bowl, cover the bowl, and it let rise for 1 hour. Then refrigerate the dough for several hours, or overnight. This will slow the fermentation and chill the butter, making the dough easier to shape.
  3. 3) Divide the chilled dough into 12 pieces to make mini-brioche; leave it whole for one large round brioche; or divide it in half for two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaves.
  4. 4) Place the dough into the greased pan(s) of your choice, cover lightly, and let rise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until it's doubled and looks very puffy. If you're making two loaves, it's fun to make simple three-strand braids, and set them in the loaf pans.
  5. 5) To bake a large, round brioche: Place the pan into a preheated 400°F oven. After 10 minutes, reduce the oven heat to 350°F and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes more. Check the brioche after 15 minutes; tent with aluminum foil if it appears to be browning too quickly. Brioche should be a deep brown when done, should sound hollow when tapped, and will read 190°F at the center using an instant-read thermometer. (It's easy to underbake, since it browns so quickly!) Remove the brioche from the oven, and after 10 minutes remove it from the pan to cool completely on a rack.
  6. 6) To bake the mini brioches: Place the pan(s) into a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes (tent after 10 minutes if they're browning too quickly). Remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
  7. 7) To bake the loaves: Allow the loaves to rise till they've nearly reached the rim of the pan, about 3 hours. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, tenting with foil after 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 657.85 Kcal (2754 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.41g 51%
Cholesterol 216.13mg 72%
Sodium 925.52mg 39%
Potassium 270.94mg 6%
Total Carbs 73.35g 24%
Sugars 6.74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 12%
Protein 15.36g 31%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 64.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.49 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.9g 51%
Cholesterol 115.81mg 72%
Sodium 495.92mg 39%
Potassium 145.18mg 6%
Total Carbs 39.3g 24%
Sugars 3.61g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 12%
Protein 8.23g 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 2.8mg 29%
Calcium 34.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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