Brioche loaf
A soft, buttery, golden loaf that makes the best toast and bread and butter pudding.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.20 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the eggs and warm milk and mix to a sticky dough.
- 2
Knead for 10 minutes, then add the butter a little at a time, kneading until smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes more.
20 min - 3
Cover and prove for 1 hour 30 minutes until doubled.
90 min - 4
Knock back, divide into 8 balls and place in a greased 900 g loaf tin in two rows.
- 5
Cover and prove for 45 minutes. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
45 min - 6
Brush with beaten egg and bake for 30 minutes until deep golden and hollow sounding. Cool on a rack.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.