Sweet And Savoury Brioche, With A Sugared Mint Crus

Name: Sweet And Savoury Brioche, With A Sugared Mint Crust!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (white) wholewheat flour; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon yeast, fresh or granulated; 1 cup vital wheat gluten; 1/2 teaspoon kosher/sea salt; 1 cup lukewarm water; 1/4 cup 2 tablespoons oil/melted butter; 1/4 cup 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 3 eggs; 50 - 75g feta cheese, crumbled; 10 chopped candied blood orange or 2 tablespoons zest of blood orange; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves; Egg wash made with 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

2 cups (white) wholewheat flour
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon yeast, fresh or granulated
1 cup vital wheat gluten
1/2 teaspoon kosher/sea salt
1 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup 2 tablespoons oil/melted butter
1/4 cup 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
3 eggs
50 - 75g feta cheese, crumbled
10 chopped candied blood orange or 2 tablespoons zest of blood orange
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
Egg wash made with 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

1
Whisk together the flours, yeast, salt and vital wheat gluten in a large bowl.
2
Combine the water, oil, maple syrup/honey and eggs together. Mix into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon, the dough attachment on your food processor or a stand-mixer with paddle, without kneading.
3
The dough will be loose but should firm up when chilled. Cover dough and allow to rest at room temperature until it rises and collapses, about 2 hours
4
If ready to use, grease a brioche pan or an 81/2 X 41/2 inch non stick loaf and cut off half the dough you made. lightly dust with some flour and add the feta and candied blood orange chunks. Quickly shape into a ball and place in the pan, allowing it to rest, loosely covered with plastic wrap for about 1 hour 45 minutes.
5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then make mint sugar by combining the fresh mint leaves and the sugar and crushing (with circular motions) in a mortar.
6
With a brush, 'eggwash' the top of the loaf and sprinkle the mint sugar all over the top.
7
Place in the oven and bake for 40 - 45 minutes, till the bread is golden.
8
Remove from the pan after ten minutes and place on a rack so it cools down properly.
9
Slice...and eat.
10
The bread was soft and lovely and while the technique is brioche, because I used wholegrain flour, it wasn't overly sweet. The best part for me was the sugared mint crust, which caramelized but hardens a bit and tastes superb! I know what's going with me to work tomorrow!!!!!!!

5802

kcal

Calories

433

Fat

141

Carbs

335

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (white) wholewheat flour, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon yeast, fresh or granulated, 1 cup vital wheat gluten, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Savoury Brioche, With A Sugared Mint Crust! 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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Sweet And Savoury Brioche, With A Sugared Mint Crust!

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