French Brioche

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

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
1 to 2 - pound loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 egg yolks

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon active dry yeast

  • 1 egg white

  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
11g Fat
25g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.