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Brioixos, little Catalan brioches

Brioixos, little Catalan brioches

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Small Catalan brioches, flavored with butter, vanilla, and orange zest, baked in muffin tins and topped with chocolate, jam, or sobrassada, according to p…

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Recipe from Josep Xicota, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Brioixes are small, traditional Catalan breads, often served with coffee. They are soft and delicious, making them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 50 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$5.68 $0.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

12 people
  • $0.80
  • $0.25
  • $0.16
  • $0.06
  • $0.04
  • $0.40
  • $0.69
  • $0.59
  • $1.25
  • $0.40
  • $1.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the flour in a large bowl, then pour in the milk, along with the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. ≈ 3 min
  2. Stir with a spoon, cover with a dishcloth, and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining sugar, egg, orange zest, butter, vanilla, and salt. ≈ 3 min
  4. Knead until a smooth dough forms, adding a little flour if it becomes too sticky. ≈ 10 min
  5. Let it rise for 2 hours, until it has doubled in volume.
  6. Form small balls on a floured surface and, if desired, garnish them with chocolate, jam, or sobrassada. ≈ 10 min
  7. Place them in a muffin tin and then bake them until golden brown. ≈ 3 min
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 200 °C, or until golden brown.
  9. Once out of the oven, brush them with melted butter.

The bill

Brioixos, little Catalan brioches

  • 500 g of wheat flour$0.80
  • 250 ml of milk at room temperature$0.25
  • 20 g of fresh yeast$0.16
  • 75 grams of sugar$0.06
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 1 egg$0.40
  • 75 g of butter$0.69
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract$0.59
  • The grated zest of 1/4 of an orange$1.25
  • 1 egg, beaten, for browning$0.40
  • melted butter, for brushing on after cooking$1.04

Total$5.68

that's $0.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of wheat flour
  • 250 ml of milk at room temperature
  • 20 g of fresh yeast
  • 75 grams of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 75 g of butter
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • The grated zest of 1/4 of an orange
  • 1 egg, beaten, for browning
  • melted butter, for brushing on after cooking
  • Chocolate, jam, or chorizo, for garnish (optional)

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