RCI-BR.001.0034.001
Brioche Braid
Brioche braid Makes 1 loaf.
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 package
- ¾ cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 3 cups
- 3 unit
- ½ cup
- diced fontina1 cupGruyère or Jarlsberg cheese (optional)
Method
1
Sprinkle the yeast into warm water in a large mixing bowl.
1 minutes
2
Let stand until puffy.
5 minutes
3
Add sugar, salt, and one cup of flour; beat well.
3 minutes
4
Add three eggs, one at a time. Beat until smooth.
3 minutes
5
Beat in the butter and gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4 minutes
6
Turn out on a floured board. Knead until smooth and satiny.
8 minutes
7
Place in a greased bowl.
1 minutes
8
Butter the top of dough lightly. Cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
90 minutes
9
Mix in the cheese if used and turn out on a floured board. Knead lightly.
3 minutes
10
Divide into three pieces and shape into long ropes; braid the strands and tuck ends under.
5 minutes
11
Place on a greased baking sheet and cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
75 minutes
12
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3 minutes
13
Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, and the loaf sounds hollow when thumped.
33 minutes