Soft Viennese bread

Discover the recipe for soft Viennese bread, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. A delicious dough and perfect baking ensure a well-risen loaf.

Recipe from Brunodesacacias~frwikibooks, Punx, Lucle and 4 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · October 5, 2026 · updated on October 7, 2026

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Viennoiseries are a specialty that captivates with its soft texture and subtle flavor. This recipe guides you step-by-step to create this little gem of artisanal baking.

Ingredients and directions

Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Resting30 min
Total1 hr 10 min
DifficultyEasy
CostBudget
Calories329 kcal/serving
Cooking methodfour
Estimated cost$2.47 $0.31 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people

500 g of 55 or 65 type flour$0.66
10 grams of salt$0.08
15 g of baker’s yeast$0.83
50 g of sugar$0.06
100 g of milk$0.10
200-220 g of distilled water
80 g of butter$0.74

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

Work the butter until it becomes a smooth paste. ≈ 3 min
Dissolve the yeast in a small amount of water. ≈ 4 min
Place all the ingredients in the mixing bowl, except for the butter and flour, and mix at a low speed for 5 minutes.
Next, knead for 8 minutes at a high speed.
After 8 minutes, add the butter, which has been softened at room temperature.
Re-knead for 5 minutes at a high speed.
Pour the dough into a container covered with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Shape into a baguette form, or place the dough in a brioche bread pan. ≈ 3 min
Let it rise until the dough has doubled in size.
Bake in an oven at 220 °C (thermostat 8) for 25 to 35 minutes.
Let it cool completely before enjoying it for breakfast or as a snack.

The bill

Soft Viennese bread

500 g of 55 or 65 type flour$0.66
10 grams of salt$0.08
15 g of baker’s yeast$0.83
50 g of sugar$0.06
100 g of milk$0.10
80 g of butter$0.74

Total$2.47

that's $0.31 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

blender, bowl, glass container, wet clothes, oven

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Nutrition per serving

Calories	329 kcal
Fat	9.2 g
Saturated fat	6.1 g
Carbohydrates	51.9 g
Sugars	7.9 g
Fiber	2.7 g
Protein	7.5 g
Salt	0.04 g

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