Dairy Free Buttery Soft Brioche Bread
Total time11 hr 15 min
Prep time40 min
Cook time35 min
4.6(18)
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10 servings
For the dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp fine salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup whole milk, warm (about 100°f / 38°c)
Chef's tipUse the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor. - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, softened to room temperature
Chef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
For the egg wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp whole milkChef's tipUse the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor.
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk briefly by hand to distribute evenly.
- 2
Add the 4 room-temperature eggs and the warm milk to the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl, about 8 minutes.
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