Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. With a tender crumb and a burst of raspberry flavor in every bite, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Add sugar, salt, eggs, and flour to the yeast mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Gradually incorporate softened butter until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1–2 hours.
- Assemble: Roll out dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread raspberry jam, add fresh raspberries if desired, then roll tightly from the short end.
- Shape: Cut the roll in half lengthwise, twist the strands together with filling exposed, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Final Rise: Cover and let rise again for 45–60 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, brush loaf with egg wash, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk once cooled.
- Jam flavors like strawberry or apricot can be substituted for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 2–3 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Bread / Sweet Loaf
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
