French Brioche

A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
• ⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.

Step 2

Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together 1 egg white and the water. Brush onto the top of the loaf.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.