Name: Brioche Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 41/2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoons active dry yeast; 6 large eggs; 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks, at room temperature, cut into small pieces); 1/2 cup milk (lukewarm); 1 egg (for egg wash)

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are well mixed.

Add the eggs to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Add the butter and milk to the bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel.

Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 or 4 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased brioche pan or a regular loaf pan.

Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Brush the top of the bread with the egg wash.

Bake the brioche for 30-35 minutes until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Let the brioche cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Brioche Bread

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