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ABM: French Brioche - Braided

Source of Recipe

Linda at All Recipes


Recipe Introduction

"A rich eggy bread, made easier by preparing the dough in the bread machine."

List of Ingredients

1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast



Recipe

Place ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together.


Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and brush the top with egg wash. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until medium browned.


YIELD: One 2 pound loaf.