Extra Soft Brioche

Extra Soft Brioche is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 2 hrs 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 3 hrs 10 min

Cost: $2.74 total, $0.46 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 ml Warm milk (Temperature 30‑35°C)
  • 10 g Active dry yeast (Activate in warm milk)
  • 100 g Sugar (White or brown)
  • 500 g All‑purpose flour (Sift preferably)
  • 1 unité Egg (At room temperature)
  • 150 g Soft butter (At room temperature, not melted)
  • 1 pincée Salt
  • 1 unité Egg yolk (for glaze) (Beat lightly)
  • 15 ml Milk (for glaze) (One tablespoon)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast

    Pour the warm milk into the bowl, add the dry yeast and sugar. Stir gently until the yeast dissolves.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate the dry and wet ingredients

    Add the sifted flour, egg, soft butter and a pinch of salt. Mix with the spatula until a homogeneous dough forms.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Knead the dough

    Knead the dough by hand on the work surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

    Time: PT5M

  4. First fermentation

    Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Let rest 1 to 1 h 30 in a warm place until it doubles in size.

    Time: PT1H30M

  5. Degas and divide

    Press lightly on the dough to expel air bubbles, then cut into 6 equal portions.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Shape and place in the pan

    Roll each portion into a ball, place them side by side in the chosen pan.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Second rise

    Cover the pan again and let rise for 30 minutes until the balls are puffed.

    Time: PT30M

  8. Prepare the glaze

    Beat the egg yolk with the tablespoon of milk until a homogeneous mixture forms.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Brush and bake

    Brush the surface of each ball gently with the egg‑milk mixture. Preheat the oven to 170 °C, bake the brioche and cook for 35 minutes until well golden.

    Time: PT35M

    Temperature: 170°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: Gluten, Egg, Milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Extra Soft Brioche

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

A homemade ultra‑soft brioche that melts in the mouth, perfect for breakfast or snack. This recipe details every step, from kneading to baking, with tips, precise timings and storage advice.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
2h 30m
Prep
35m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.74
Total cost
$0.46
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Activate the yeast in warm milk
  • Knead the dough until a smooth texture is achieved
  • First fermentation in a warm place
  • Second rise before baking
  • Brush with the glaze and maintain the temperature of 170°C

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Do not let the milk exceed 40 °C or it will kill the yeast.

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