Description
A rich and fluffy milk brioche that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with milk, cream, and yeast for an irresistibly soft crumb.
Ingredients
2/3 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
1 cup milk (plus 1 tablespoon, at room temperature)
1 large egg (at room temperature)
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour (or a mix of ½ cup cake flour and 3½ cups bread flour)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1½ teaspoons salt
Egg wash (1 beaten egg with 1 teaspoon water)
Simple syrup (1 tablespoon sugar dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
Instructions
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add heavy cream, milk, egg, sugar, flours, yeast, and salt.
2. Knead for 15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if sticky.
3. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1–2 hours.
4. Grease baking pans and divide dough into portions.
5. Shape and proof again for 1 hour.
6. Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 23–25 minutes until golden.
7. Brush with simple syrup immediately after baking for a glossy finish.
Notes
For extra softness, use whole milk and heavy cream.
Best enjoyed warm or lightly toasted.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Milk Brioche, Soft Bread Recipe, Homemade Yeast Bread, Fluffy Buns, Milk Bread