This Spongy Brioche Bread is soft, buttery, and rich, with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients, including fresh yeast and butter, it’s a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a delicious snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Follow these steps to bake your own soft, fluffy brioche that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Ingredients: 500g flour 160g butter 100g white sugar 50ml whole milk 18g fresh yeast 8g fine salt 4 medium eggs Preparation: See more on the next page Advertisement

Tips for Getting the Best Results:

When baking bread, it’s important to avoid some common mistakes that can affect the texture and outcome. Here are a few tips:

• Don’t Over-Knead: Kneading is essential for developing gluten and creating a smooth texture, but over-kneading can make the bread tough. Knead the dough until it’s smooth, elastic, and springs back when lightly pressed.
• Don’t Rush the Rising Process: Allow your dough to rise at its own pace. Give it plenty of time to ferment and rise properly, which creates air pockets in the dough, making the bread light and fluffy.
• Don’t Open the Oven Door Too Often: Opening the oven door can release heat and disrupt the baking process, leading to uneven baking or deflation of the dough. Let the bread bake undisturbed, and use the oven light to check for doneness if needed.

Storage: Store leftover brioche in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 1 month. To thaw, simply leave it at room temperature or heat it gently in the oven.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including rising times)

Servings: 8-10 servings