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How to Make Brioche
Total time55 min
Prep35 min
Cook20 min
Yield6 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Pastries and baking

ChefKholoud Abdel Nasser

How to Make Brioche

Brioche is a delicious pastry that is very popular in the Arab world for its ease of preparation and wonderful flavor. This recipe is suitable for breakfast or a light dinner depending on your preference.

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6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 600 g flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • You can also use lemon zest or orange zest
  • 1 egg
  • Warm milk for kneading

Method

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  1. Put the dry ingredients and mix well, then add the egg and mix well; then gradually add the milk and knead until you have a smooth soft dough.
  2. Let the dough rise for one hour, then divide it into equal pieces shaped into balls; roll the pieces into logs and shape them as shown in the accompanying photo or any other shape you prefer.
  3. After shaping, let the dough rest for half an hour, then brush the surface with milk mixed with sugar and instant coffee or with egg yolk, according to your preference.
  4. Bake the dough in a preheated oven at 180°C until cooked and golden...

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Pastries and bakingInternationalVegetarianNut freeMediumBalanced time

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