Delightful Brioches: Exceedingly Fluffy and Simple to Create! Here’s an effortless recipe to craft exquisite sweet brioches at home using just milk, flour, fresh yeast, and butter. They will be the fluffiest brioches on the planet:
INGREDIENTS:
- 500ml (2 cups) warm milk
- 7g (1 1/2 tsp) dry yeast
- 100g (0.5 cup) brown sugar
- 60ml (0.3 cup) oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 750g (6 cups) flour
- 50g (0.2 cup) butter
For coating and finishing the brioches:
- 1 egg yolk + 15ml (1 tbsp) milk
- 20g sesame seeds
METHOD:
- Pour the warm milk into a deep bowl, add the sugar and yeast, stir, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Next, add the oil, vinegar, salt, and eggs, mixing thoroughly before gradually incorporating the flour. Knead into a fine, sticky dough, then add the cubes of softened butter, kneading until well combined. Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 2 hours.
- Divide the dough into 9 balls, each weighing 170 grams. Arrange the balls on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Once all the balls are arranged, cover them with a kitchen cloth and let them rest for 30 minutes. Mix one egg yolk with 1 tbsp of milk, brush the brioches with this mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
Enjoy your delectable sweet brioches!
- Allow the brioches to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. These brioches are best enjoyed warm, fresh from the oven, with a pat of butter or a dollop of your favorite jam.
For those keeping track of dietary points, here is the Weight Watchers point breakdown for each brioche:
Weight Watchers Points: Each sweet brioche is approximately 8 points on the Weight Watchers scale.
Indulge in these sumptuous, cloud-like brioches, and relish the delightful combination of light, airy texture and rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these brioches are sure to impress and satisfy. Enjoy!