Brioixes

Directions

1. As is often the case with this recipe, we will start by making a bread dough by mixing the flour, milk, dissolved yeast, and a tablespoon of sugar. ≈ 3 min
2. Mix well with a spoon, and then cover the bowl with a clean dishcloth. ≈ 4 min
3. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. ⏱ 15 min
4. Add the remaining ingredients: the remaining sugar, the eggs, the orange zest, the butter, the vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. ≈ 3 min
5. Mix until a smooth dough is formed. ≈ 4 min
6. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little flour. ≈ 3 min
7. Let it rest for 2 hours, until it has doubled in volume. ⏱ 2 hr
8. Once the dough has risen, we will form balls on a floured surface. ≈ 10 min
9. You can fill them with whatever you like: chocolate, jam, cured meats, etc. ≈ 10 min
10. Place the balls in a muffin tin, brush them with beaten egg, and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (392 °F) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. ⏱ 20 min
11. Next, once they have come out of the oven, we will brush them with butter. ⏱ ≈ 35 min
12. Category: Catalan cuisine ≈ 3 min