Brioche With Poppy Seeds

A delicious enriched loaf with a hint of honey and a poppy seed topping - and it's cooked in a casserole! Makes 1 loaf.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix the flour, salt, 2 tablespoons of the poppy seeds and the dried yeast in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the measured water followed by 3 of the eggs, honey and sunflower oil. Using a large spatula, start to mix the liquid ingredients gently together, then gradually take up the flour, starting in the middle and working your way outwards. Once the mixture has come together into a dough, turn it out onto a well-floured surface.

Step 2

Knead the dough with well-floured hands for at least 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Grease the casserole with a little oil and dust with flour. Place the dough in the casserole, cover with a tea towel and place in a warm, dry place. Leave the dough to rise for 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. You can also let it rise in a cool place for a longer period of time.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 220° C.

Step 5

Brush the reserved egg over the risen brioche, then sprinkle the top with the remaining poppy seeds. Bake the brioche for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven to 190° C and continue to bake for a further 30 minutes until risen and golden. Leave to cool slightly in the casserole then turn out and serve warm with butter.