Sophie’s Orange Plaited Brioches

Name: Sophie’s Orange Plaited Brioches
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 75ml whole milk; finely grated zest of 3 small unwaxed oranges; 400g strong white bread flour; 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast; 30g caster sugar; 5g salt; 5 eggs, beaten; 170g unsalted butter, softened; 2 egg yolks, beaten with 2 tsp water; 2 tbsp pearl sugar (optional)

Instructions

Rich and buttery, yet light and delicate, brioche is so soft it needs chilling before shaping – the results make the wait well worth it. Served with apricot jam or blue cheese, this recipe is ideal for a special brunch.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:05:30 GMT