Description
A delightful and nostalgic brioche loaf swirled with sweet raspberry jam, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Create the dough: Make a well in the center and add the softened butter and eggs. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and milk. Combine until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the loaf: Punch down the dough, roll into a rectangle, and spread raspberry jam over the dough.
- Roll it up: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough and pinch to seal.
- Braid time: Cut the roll in half and twist each half together, or leave it whole in a loaf pan.
- Second rise: Cover and let it rise for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with egg wash, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool down: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Try pairing with butter and honey for breakfast or serving as part of a brunch spread. Variations include using different jams or adding nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brioche, raspberry, bread, baking, pastries, breakfast