Bread Machine Brioche
Bread Machine Brioche is a easy French recipe that serves 6. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Anne Maman Gâteaux on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 2 hrs 30 min | Total: 3 hrs
Cost: $2.47 total, $0.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 60 ml Milk (whole milk, room temperature)
- 3 pieces Eggs (lightly beaten)
- 140 g Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces, softened (not melted))
- 4 g Salt (fine sea salt)
- 50 g Sugar (granulated white sugar)
- 430 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 3 g Instant Dry Yeast (instant, not fresh)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Measure 60 ml milk, beat 3 eggs lightly, cut 140 g butter into small pieces and let sit at room temperature until softened, weigh salt, sugar, flour and yeast.
Time: PT5M
Load Ingredients into Bread Machine Bowl
Place the bread machine bowl in the machine, then add ingredients in this exact order: milk, beaten eggs, softened butter pieces, salt, sugar, flour, and finally the instant yeast on top of the flour.
Time: PT5M
Select Program and Settings
Close the lid, press Menu and choose program 10 – Sweet Bread. Set the weight to 750 g (range 500 g‑1 kg) and choose the medium crust (dorure moyenne). Press Start.
Time: PT1M
Automatic Kneading, Rising, and Baking
Let the machine run its full cycle: kneading, first rise, degassing, second rise, and baking. The total cycle for the sweet‑bread program is about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Time: PT2H30M
Cool the Brioche
When the program ends, carefully remove the bowl, turn the brioche out onto a cooling rack and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Time: PT10M
Serve
Enjoy the brioche warm or at room temperature, plain or with jam, butter, or chocolate spread.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Milk: almond milk, soy milk
- Instead of Eggs: egg replacer, flaxseed egg
- Instead of Unsalted Butter: margarine, vegan butter
- Instead of Sugar: honey, maple syrup (reduce by 10%)
- Instead of All-Purpose Flour: bread flour
- Instead of Instant Dry Yeast: fresh yeast (6 g)
Equipment Needed
- Moulinex Compact Bread Machine
- Bread Machine Bowl (inner pan)
- Kitchen Scale
- Measuring Cup
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling Rack
- Sharp Knife
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Load ingredients in the exact order specified.
- Use softened (room‑temperature) butter, not cold or melted.
- Select the Sweet Bread program with the correct weight and crust setting.
Chef Tips from the Video
- For a chocolate version, add 50 g chocolate chips during the last kneading minute using the machine’s add‑in dispenser.
- Brush the top with a beaten egg mixed with a teaspoon of milk for a glossy finish before baking.
Troubleshooting
Brioche is dense and not risen enough.
Make sure the butter is not too cold and that the yeast is fresh. Verify the order of ingredients; salt should not touch the yeast directly.
Crust is too dark.
Select a lighter dorure setting (peu doré) or reduce the baking time by choosing a smaller weight setting.
Storage
Refrigerator: Wrap tightly and store up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Room temperature: Best eaten the same day; can stay fresh for about 1 day if covered.
Make-Ahead Tips
- The baked brioche can be frozen; re‑heat in a 150 °C oven for 5‑10 minutes.
- Unbaked dough can be refrigerated for up to 12 hours; let it come to room temperature before baking.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
