french brioche

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 35 mins


• place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. select dough cycle.
• turn finished dough out 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 a parchment lined baking sheet. set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together 1 egg white and the water. brush the top of the loaf.
• bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.