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brioche

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A soft and delicious brioche, perfect for breakfast or as an appetizer.

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Recipe from Michel BUZE, DavidL, Grondin and 24 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Brioche is a classic of Belgian baking. It is known for its soft texture and delicate flavor. This recipe will guide you step-by-step to create perfectly baked and delicious brioche.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting4 hr
  • Total4 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$4.55 $0.57 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.50
  • $0.17
  • $0.02
  • $1.40
  • $2.31
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. ≈ 4 min
  2. Whisk the eggs one at a time, and gradually add them to the flour mixture. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the softened yeast with a small amount of cold water. ≈ 3 min
  4. Mix thoroughly to obtain a smooth dough. ≈ 4 min
  5. Spread the dough on a board, folding it over itself four times. ≈ 4 min
  6. Make two to eight sausages, depending on your preference. ≈ 3 min
  7. Grease the cake molds. ≈ 4 min
  8. Place the sausages in the molds. ≈ 3 min
  9. Allow the dough to rise for 4 hours at room temperature, away from drafts.
  10. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (thermostat 6) with the grill set to the bottom rack.
  11. Place the brioche in the cold oven for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove the brioche from the pan, release them, and let them cool.
  13. For the ice cream: pour 15 cl of milk into a three-quarter-full bowl, mixed with powdered sugar. ≈ 3 min
  14. Mix with very little water to create a thick liquid. ≈ 4 min
  15. Pour evenly coat the brioche, pour the mixture over them. ≈ 3 min

The bill

brioche

  • 375 g of flour$0.50
  • 150 g of sugar$0.17
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt$0.02
  • 4-6 eggs$1.40
  • 250 g of softened butter$2.31
  • 15 cl of milk$0.15

Total$4.55

that's $0.57 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 375 g of flour
  • 1 packet of baker’s yeast
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 4-6 eggs
  • 250 g of softened butter
  • 15 cl of milk

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