Breastfeeding Friendly Buttery Brioche

Total time3 hr 35 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

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Rich, pillowy, and deeply buttery, this brioche is the kind of bread that makes any time of day feel a little more special — whether you're tearing into a warm slice at breakfast or layering it with something savory for lunch. The dough gets its structure from a flaxseed gel that stands in for eggs, which means you're skipping a common allergen without sacrificing that signature soft, tender crumb brioche is known for. Ground flaxseed is also a genuinely useful ingredient to lean on while breastfeeding, since it brings along a dose of omega-3s with every slice. Ten tablespoons of real unsalted butter get worked slowly into the dough, giving the finished loaf that glossy, melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes brioche so irresistible. The process is hands-off enough between rises that it fits into a busy day, and the result — a tall, golden loaf with a deep brown crust — looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Slice it thick, toast it lightly, and enjoy it knowing exactly what went into every bite.

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Ingredients

10 servings

For the flax egg

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
6 tbsp warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)

For the dough

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
¼ cup warm whole milk (about 110°f / 43°c)
3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
10 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes, at room temperature

For the wash

2 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp warm water until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, 1 tbsp of the sugar, and the yeast. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.

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