Description
This milk brioche bread recipe yields soft, buttery rolls with a golden crust. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this low-difficulty recipe uses simple ingredients to produce a bakery-quality result at home.
Ingredients
150 ml (2/3 cup) warm milk
7 g instant yeast
15 g (1 tbsp) flour (for yeast)
15 g (1 tbsp) sugar
1 egg
20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) softened butter
330 g (2 5/8 cups) flour
3 g (1/2 tsp) salt
5 g (1 tsp) butter (for greasing)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Whisk well, stir in 1 tbsp flour, and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add egg and softened butter to the mixture and stir until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, sift flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and mix with a spatula to form dough.
4. Knead dough by hand for 10–15 minutes until elastic.
5. Form into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
6. Transfer dough to floured surface. Divide into 5 parts: 3 larger and 2 smaller pieces.
7. Shape each into a ball. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
8. Flatten each ball into an oval and roll up from the long side into logs.
9. Grease baking tin and arrange rolls, placing the largest in the center.
10. Cover and proof again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
11. Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F). Brush tops with egg yolk.
12. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
13. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use lukewarm milk around 100°F to activate the yeast.
Don’t add extra flour during kneading even if dough feels sticky.
Brush the top with egg wash before baking for a glossy finish.
To prevent over-browning, cover with foil halfway through baking.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French