S0 Buttery Brioche

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.

2. 2

   Blend well.

3. 3

   Add eggs and continue mixing until dough is smooth.

4. 4

   Add butter in 4 stages, working each piece into the dough before adding more.

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   Continue mixing until dough is very elastic and clings to the spoon.

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   Cover with plastic and chill for six hours.

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   Unwrap the dough and cut it in half.

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   Shape each half into a ball and then work into a loaf with the palm of the hand.

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   Place each loaf into a clean loaf pan and let stand in a warm spot.

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    When the dough has become slightly puffy, deflate with hands.

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    Allow the dough to rise again, to the top of the pan.

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    Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) F oven for about 45 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and is golden brown.

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    Turn loaves out of the pans and let them cool on a wire rack.

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    (Only one loaf is used in this recipe.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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