Soft and irresistibly tender, this classic French brioche loaf is ideal for everything from sandwiches to bread pudding.

Make homemade brioche at home with this recipe.

Soon, brioche became part of my standard repertoire.

Brioche Sandwich Loaf on a Cutting Board with Slices of Bread Cascading Off the Board onto the Counter

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What Is Brioche?

Brioche is an enriched bread dough, made with butter and eggs for a rich flavor and tender crumb.

In addition to bread, the dough can be turned into pastries or sweets.

Brioche Sandwich Loaf on a Cutting Board with Slices of Bread Cascading Off the Board onto the Counter

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As tempting as those pastries are, a plain brioche loaf is a crowning achievement all on its own.

With so many uses, its worth learning the technique for a foray into pastry land!

Heres an overview of the steps.

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It will stay fresh for about 24 hours.

Once it has cooled completely, wrap it in foil or plastic wrap.

For easy accuracy, weigh the flour using a kitchen scale.

Sponge Whisked Together in Mixer Bowl for Brioche Sandwich Loaf Recipe

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Beat in the sugar, salt, and 1 1/2 cups (185g) of the flour.

When the butter has been thoroughly absorbed, the dough will be soft and sticky.

Take your time; this step takes approximately 4 minutes.

Sponge after Rising for Brioche Loaf Recipe

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Scrape the dough into a clean bowl and pat it into a ball.

Spray a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

With the long side parallel to the countertop, fold the top 1/3 of the dough towards the middle.

Egg Yolks Incorporated into Sponge for Brioche Sandwich Loaf

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Fold the bottom flap up about 1 inch beyond the top flap.

Pinch the seam with your fingers.

Use both hands to roll the dough into a uniform log.

Brioche Sandwich Loaf after Flour Added to Mixing Bowl

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Drop the log into the oiled loaf pan with the seam side down.

With the fist of one hand, press the dough flat so it fills the pan.

If your kitchen is warm, start checking it after about an hour.

Slabs of Butter Added to Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough While Mixed in a Mixer Bowl with the Dough Hook Attachment

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Bake until the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

The loaf is done when it registers about 190oF to 200oF.

Set on a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough Resting in a Bowl

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Store leftover brioche, tightly wrapped, for up to 24 hours at room temperature.

Leftover slices can be toasted.

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough Resting in a Bowl Covered in Plastic Wrap

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough Rolled Out on a Flour Covered Surface

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough Rolled into a Log

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf Log Placed in a Loaf Pan

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf Dough Flattened into the Loaf Pan

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf in a Loaf Pan

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Brioche Sandwich Loaf on a Cutting Board

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