Brioche - Cooking by the Book

Brioche - Cooking by the Book

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Because brioche gets its character mostly from butter and eggs, it can be made directly, without a starter, and still have plenty of flavor. Most recipes for br

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast, or 1 cup starter
  • 4 eggs if using starter or 5 eggs if using yeast
  • 1 egg yolk, or more if needed
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon salt, for egg wash

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