Brioche — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs, room temperature
• 1 pounds unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, room temperature