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Sourdough Brioche Recipe

An enriched dough crafted with butter, eggs, and milk, naturally leavened with a bubbly sourdough starter, creating a delightful bread that will quickly become a cherished favorite at the table.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough starter active and bubbly
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 sticks butter at room temperature
Eggwash
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Starter: Feed your sourdough starter the night before so that by morning it’s active and bubbly, ready to use.
  2. Mix the Dough: In the morning, place all the ingredients into a stand mixer. Knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and glossy, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Even though the dough will be very wet initially, resist the temptation to add more flour.
  3. First Rise: Cover the dough with plastic wrap, a damp towel, or a tight lid. Let it rise in a warm spot for 6-8 hours until it doubles in size.
  4. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for a few hours, or overnight, until it becomes firm and easier to shape.
  5. Divide the Dough: Once chilled, split the dough into two equal parts using a bench scraper.
  6. Shape the Dough: Further divide each half into eight pieces, giving you a total of 16 equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball.
  7. Prepare the Loaf Pans: Line two loaf pans with parchment paper. Place eight dough balls in each pan.
  8. Second Rise: Cover the pans and allow the dough to rise again until it doubles in size, which will take another 6-8 hours or can be left overnight.
  9. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  10. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg yolk with water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the tops of the risen dough balls to give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
  11. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the brioche turns golden brown.
  12. Enjoy your freshly baked sourdough brioche, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack!

Notes

This dough is quite wet. Resist the temptation to add more flour, as doing so will result in a tougher bread instead of a light and fluffy one. If bread flour is unavailable, you can substitute with all-purpose flour. While the texture won’t be as soft as the combination of both flours, it will still be delicious, and bread flour aids in achieving a better rise.
For a dairy-free version, consider using a milk alternative and vegan butter, although I haven’t personally tested this variation.

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