BRIOCHE

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This brioche recipe by Raymond Calvel, a French baker and the author of "The Taste of Bread," is a favorite of Melissa Yanc, the winner of Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship." "Raymond Calvel is a forefather of bread baking," said Melissa Yanc. "I use his book for reference all the time and it's great in-depth reading material for an experienced baker." Here, Melissa Yanc shares how she makes Calvel's beautiful brioche recipe.

Provided by Melissa Yanc

Categories     side-dish

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

5.5 ounces (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
0.8 ounces (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
3.3 ounces (1/3 cup) whole milk, at room temperature
6 large eggs
2.6 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar
0.5 ounce (2 1/2 teaspoons) kosher salt
16.5 ounces (3 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
10 ounces (20 tablespoons/2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus melted butter for the bowl and pan
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the sponge: Put the flour, yeast and milk in a medium bowl and mix with your hands until smooth and well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and allow to rest at room temperature for about 12 hours.
  • For the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, flour and the sponge and mix on medium speed until a smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes. The dough should spring back to the touch of your finger.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, allowing it to be incorporated after each addition. Continue beating until the dough is smooth (and to allow the gluten to develop), about 10 minutes. The dough will be very dense.
  • Lightly coat a large bowl with melted butter. Add the dough to the prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and allow to rest for about 1 hour at room temperature. (This helps promote the formation of air pockets during baking.)
  • While the dough is proofing, brush three 9-by-5-inch loaf pans generously with melted butter.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Divide into three 1-pound pieces. Gently press each piece of dough into a rectangle that's slightly smaller than a loaf pan, with the shorter end facing you. Pick up the top two corners of dough and bring them to the center, stretching the dough slightly as needed for the corners to meet. Roll this folded end over the dough to form a loaf shape.
  • Gently but quickly pick up the shaped dough and place it seam-side down in the prepared loaf pans.
  • Cover the pans with a damp towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it fills the pan and reaches about 1 1/2 inches above the rim, about 1 hour.
  • For baking: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the yolks and cream together for the egg wash, then brush evenly over the dough.
  • Bake until the loaves are a deep brown on top and the center reaches 180 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then remove the loaf from the pan and cool completely, top side up.

nwajide chibuike
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This recipe is a great base for brioche. I added some cinnamon and raisins to make cinnamon raisin brioche and it was delicious!


John Torres
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I made this brioche for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jit Singh
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This brioche recipe is a fail. The bread was dense and dry, and it didn't have any flavor.


Bofa Benjamin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the brioche turned out perfectly. It was light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jack Daniel Fernandez
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This recipe is a bit tricky, but it's worth the effort. The brioche turned out absolutely delicious!


Stephanie Guevara
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I love this recipe! The brioche is so soft and fluffy, and it has a delicious flavor. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it too.


IRMI FF
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This brioche recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for special occasions or just for a weekend treat.


Malaysia Huff
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Meh.


Marino Ruiz
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I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the brioche turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Basharat Hashmi
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Not bad! The brioche had a nice flavor and texture. However, I found it to be a bit too dense for my taste.


Pierre Van Der merwe
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I've tried many brioche recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. Highly recommend!


GMD Ilam Din
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This brioche recipe is a winner! The bread turned out so light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. It was perfect for breakfast with some jam and butter.


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