Sicilian Breakfast Brioche Recipe

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   In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix to combine. Add orange juice and eggs and beat until dough begins to form.

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   Using a dough hook, knead bread until smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes.

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   Add 2 tablespoons butter. Knead into dough until absorbed. Repeat with remaining butter, adding two tablespoons at a time. Once butter is incorporated, knead one minute.

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   Cover dough with a dish towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.

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   Punch dough to deflate. Shape into a ball. Cover with dish towel and let rest in refrigerator for two hours or overnight.

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   Let dough come back to room temperature. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape dough into fourteen round balls, placing balls on prepared baking sheets.

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   Let buns rise until doubled in size, about one hour.

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0 F. Lightly beat egg with teaspoon water. Brush egg wash over tops of buns. Bake buns until golden, about 15 minutes.

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   To serve, cut each cooled bun in half and fill with ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.