Lactose-Free Brioche

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   Warm milk and add 1 tsp sugar and yeast. Set aside in a warm place for about 10 mins. Meanwhile, mix flour, whole egg, 5 tbsp sugar, vanilla bean seeds and a pinch of salt. Add yeast mixture and knead with the dough hook of a mixer until smooth. Cover and keep in a warm place for about 45 mins.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 12 inch loaf pan. On a floured work surface divide dough into 4 balls. Lay them side by side in prepared pan. Cut dough balls along the top with a pair of scissors. Cover, and keep in a warm place for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Beat egg yolk with 3 tbsp water and brush over brioche. Bake for about 30 mins. Turn oven down to 325u00b0F and bake for another 30 mins. Remove from oven, cover with a tea towel and let cool on a wire rack for 20-30 mins. Remove from loaf pan, cover with tea towel and let cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.