Delicately Soft Brioche
This recipe yields a light, fluffy brioche enriched with milk, butter, and a signature touch of melted butter and sesame seeds that elevate both its aroma and flavor.
Soft Brioche
Ingredients
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 380 g (3 cups) |
| Cornstarch | 20 g (3 tablespoons) |
| Butter | 40 g (3 tablespoons) |
| Sugar | 50 g (5/8 cup) |
| Egg | 1 |
| Salt | 7 g (1 teaspoon) |
| Dry yeast | 7 g (1 1/2 tsp) |
| Hot milk | 150 ml (2/3 cup) |
| Vegetable oil | 40 ml (3 tablespoons) |
| Melted butter, sesame seeds | As needed |
How to Make Soft Brioche
Step 1 — Combine Dry Ingredients
Place the flour, cornstarch, salt, and dry yeast into a large bowl. (Though the directions mention baking powder, the ingredient list uses yeast—so yeast is the correct leavening.)
Step 2 — Bring the Dough Together
Add the melted butter, warm milk, vegetable oil, egg, and sugar. Mix and knead until the dough becomes elastic, smooth, and cohesive.
Step 3 — First Proof
Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
Step 4 — Shape & Add the Buttery Layer
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it evenly. Roll each piece into a ball, flatten it into a small circle, then brush one side with melted butter and sprinkle on sesame seeds.
Step 5 — Assemble & Second Rise
Roll up each buttered dough disk and arrange them in your baking dish with the rolls slightly touching. Cover again and let them rise for another hour.
Step 6 — Bake Until Golden
Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk to create a glossy crust. Bake at 180°C/350°F for about 25 minutes, or until the brioche is golden brown and fully baked through.
