Tree Nut Free Buttery Brioche

Rich, pillowy, and impossibly buttery, this brioche is the kind of bread that makes a whole kitchen smell like a French bakery. What makes this version especially clever is the flax egg — ground flaxseed whisked with warm water until it forms a gel — which binds the dough beautifully without any nut-based substitutes or complicated workarounds. Ten tablespoons of real butter get worked into the dough gradually, giving the crumb that signature soft, tender pull that brioche is famous for. Store-bought enriched breads can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, so baking your own means you know exactly what went into every golden slice. The three-ball shaping method creates a gorgeous domed crown as it bakes, so it looks as impressive as it tastes. A milk wash right before it goes into the oven deepens the color to a rich, burnished brown that's genuinely hard to resist. Slice it thick for French toast, layer it into a sandwich, or just tear off a warm chunk straight from the rack — no occasion required.

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