Easter brioche recipe

Easter Brioche recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Easter brioche recipe is a delightful treat that brings together the flavors of spring in a soft and buttery bread. Made with a rich dough infused with hints of citrus and vanilla, this recipe is perfect for celebrating the holiday season. The brioche is shaped into a traditional round loaf, adorned with colorful sprinkles, and baked to golden perfection. Serve slices of this sweet and festive bread alongside your Easter brunch or enjoy it as a snack with a cup of tea.

Keywords: Easter, brioche, recipe, spring flavors, holiday.

Easter brioche recipe details

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Ingredients

40 g	dry yeast
120 ml	warm water
400 g	flour
2 tbsp	sugar
1 ½ tsp	salt
6 medium	eggs
2 medium	eggs, to put at baking time
240 g	butter, melted

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and place in a bowl. Mix in 100g of the flour and stir until mixed well. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Combine the remaining flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Beat three eggs in a different bowl and then stir into flour. Gradually add the melted butter stirring constantly.

Beat the remaining three eggs and add while continuing to stir. Add the yeast and flour mixture blending until completely incorporated. Dough will be sticky. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Shape the dough (which is very soft) into two round loaves and place a raw egg in the centre. Let rise on baking sheet for 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 170°C.

Bake loaves for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 4 hrs 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a