Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Brioche
Rich in eggs, butter, and whole milk, this golden loaf delivers the kind of nourishing, calorie-dense eating that nursing parents genuinely need more of. The dough is built around four whole eggs and two full sticks of butter, giving every slice a tender, pillowy crumb that practically melts on contact. A long cold fermentation overnight does most of the heavy lifting, so the actual hands-on effort is manageable even when sleep is in short supply. Whole milk keeps the dough supple and adds a gentle richness that makes this feel deeply satisfying rather than just filling. The slow proof and careful bake develop a deep mahogany crust with a soft, pull-apart interior — the kind of bread that works equally well toasted with butter at 3 a.m. or layered into a proper breakfast. Everything in here is straightforward, real-food pantry staple territory, with no additives or preservatives to second-guess. It's the sort of homemade loaf worth making on a weekend and slicing into all week long.
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10 servings
For the dough
- ¼ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, softened to room temperature
For the egg wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp of the sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Add the flour, salt, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, and the 4 room-temperature eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 8–10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl, and passes the windowpane test — a small piece stretched between your fingers should stretch thin enough to see light through without tearing.
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