Ingredients:
150 milliliters warm milk
7 grams instant yeast
15 grams flour (for yeast)
20 grams softened butter
1 egg
15 grams sugar
330 grams flour
Instructions:
1· Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 15 g of flour· Let sit 6 to 12 minutes until foamy·
2· Knead Dough: Stir remaining flour, sugar, butter, egg, and yeast mixture together and knead until smooth·
3· First Rise: Put the dough in a greased bowl and cover; allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size·
4· Shape and Second Rise: Shape the dough into balls or braid and put it into a pan; cover and let raise for 30-40 minutes·
5· Bake: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Centigrade/350 degrees Fahrenheit· Brush with egg wash, bake for 20-25 minutes till golden·
Enjoy your soft, fluffy brioche!
