Topped with your favorite glaze or simply spread with butter, brioche is always a welcome treat to have at home. If you love homemade bread recipes, this braided version stands out with its soft, buttery texture and beautifully light crumb.
The dough bakes into a tender loaf with delicate layers, giving each slice that signature richness without feeling too heavy. It’s the kind of pastry that feels special, whether you’re serving it for breakfast or enjoying it as a simple snack.
There’s something especially rewarding about waking up to a freshly baked brioche on the counter. That golden, braided loaf makes all the time and care that goes into preparing it feel completely worth it.
Brioche Braid Recipe
Topped with your favorite glaze or simply spread with butter, brioche is always a welcome treat to have at home. If you love homemade bread recipes, this braided version stands out with its soft, buttery texture and beautifully light crumb.
Ingredients
FIRST PART: THE SPONGE
- 1/3 cup warm milk ( 110 F)
- 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
SECOND PART: THE DOUGH
- 1/3 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 and 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
FOR THE EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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