Turmeric Free Buttery Brioche

Total time3 hr 35 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(9)

Rich, pillowy, and impossibly buttery, this brioche is the kind of bread that makes you want to clear your whole afternoon just to bake it. The dough gets its structure from a slow butter incorporation and a patient double rise, resulting in that signature soft, pull-apart crumb with a deep golden crust. A flax egg stands in for a traditional whole egg, which means the recipe sidesteps one of the more common allergen concerns without sacrificing any of the tenderness you'd expect from a classic loaf. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — flour, butter, milk, yeast, sugar, salt — so there's no need to squint at a spice blend or wonder what's hiding in a store-bought version. The milk wash brushed on just before baking gives the top that gorgeous, bakery-style color that's almost too pretty to slice. Whether you're serving it alongside a weekend brunch or just eating it warm with a generous smear of butter, this loaf delivers serious comfort with 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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