Brioche Muffins Or Loaf Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible fluffiness of Ina Garten's Brioche Muffins or Loaf! This easy-to-follow recipe, inspired by the Barefoot Contessa herself, creates incredibly tender and flavorful brioche, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat. Whether you prefer individual muffins or a stunning loaf, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results with surprisingly simple techniques. Note: rising times are not included in the prep or cook time.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 354.4 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brioche Muffins Or Loaf

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How to Make Brioche Muffins Or Loaf

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter.
  3. Add the egg mixture to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  8. Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
  9. For muffins: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Fill each liner about 2/3 full. For a loaf: Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Place the dough in the pan.
  10. Cover the muffins or loaf and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Bake the loaf for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

53g

Carbs

12g