Festive Brioches Recipe

Name: Festive Brioches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple; 1/4 cup dried currants

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple
1/4 cup dried currants

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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Add 1 cup flour and milk. Separate one egg, refrigerate egg white. Add yolk and remaining eggs to the creamed mixture. Stir in the yeast mixture, fruit and remaining flour. Spoon into a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide into four portions. Divide three of the portions into eight pieces each. Shape into balls and place in well-greased muffin cups. Divide remaining dough into 24 small balls. Make a depression in the top of each large ball; place a small ball in each depression. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat reserved egg white and remaining sugar; brush over rolls. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans; cool on a wire rack.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Festive Brioches falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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