French Brioche with Photos and Detailed Steps

Ingredients

• Half a kilo of flour
• A large spoonful of yeast
• 2 large spoonfuls of sugar
• 2 eggs beaten with 1 cup milk, 250 ml
• Half a teaspoon of salt
• One-third cup melted butter
• For brushing the top:
• 1 egg yolk with a pinch of vanilla and 1/4 cup milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Method

1. Mix the flour with the yeast and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk.
3. Start adding the egg and milk mixture gradually to the dry ingredients while kneading... and before you finish the egg and milk mixture, add the salt and melted butter gradually, then knead. Add the rest of the egg and milk mixture and knead well until the dough comes together.
4. Cover it with plastic wrap and a clean towel and let it rest for 2 hours.
   Timers: 120 min
5. After the time has passed, divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape each one lengthwise like a rope using your hands, then braid them (as shown in the photo gallery).
6. Grease a loaf pan with oil and place the brioche inside, then cover again with plastic wrap and a towel and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
   Timers: 30 min
7. Brush the top with the egg yolk mixture, vanilla, milk, and coffee, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
8. Preheat the oven for ten minutes at 200°C... and when you place the pan in the oven, reduce the temperature to 180°C.
9. Bake the French brioche in a preheated oven, using top and bottom heat at the same time, at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes.
   Timers: 25 min
10. Let the brioche cool to room temperature before removing it from the pan and serving.
11. Cut it into medium-thick slices to get the tastiest soft toast pieces.
12. For more delicious pastries from Amir, here is date maamoul or kaak