A bread of French origin that is similar to a highly enriched pastry, and whose high egg and butter content give it a rich and tender crumb.
Prep Time
2 hours 30 minutes (includes proofing)
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
3 hours
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
Enriched Dough, Baking
Ingredients & Nutrition
350 kcal
Calories
8g
Protein
18g
Fat
38g
Carbs
1.5g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
250mg
Sodium
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Warm Milk
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup, softened Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 egg beaten Egg Wash
Equipment Needed
- Stand Mixer
- Loaf Pan
- Pastry Brush
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Add chocolate chips to the dough for a sweet treat.
- Shape into individual rolls or buns.
- Top with pearl sugar before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Use the dough to make French toast or bread pudding.
Instructions:
1. In a stand mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the flour, remaining sugar, salt, and 3 of the eggs. Mix with the dough hook until combined.
3. Gradually add the softened butter, one piece at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, shiny, and elastic.
5. Place in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1.5-2 hours until doubled.
6. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan. Let it rise again for 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the top of the loaf with egg wash.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.