Braided orange blossom brioche
A light brioche scented with orange blossom and shaped into a braid. Kneading with the dough hook produces a stringy crumb without prolonged kneading by hand.
50minPrep 25minCooking 25min 8 servings🟡 MediumKITCHENAIDBATTEUR_SOCLEVegetarian
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Indicative estimate based on ingredients and portions; not an official Nutri-Score calculation.Preparation
- 1
Pour the milk, yeast, sugar, eggs and orange blossom water into the bowl. Add the flour and start kneading.
Speed 2⏱ 3 min🔧 crochet pétrisseur - 2
Add the salt, then the soft butter a little at a time. Knead until the dough is satiny and elastic.
Speed 2⏱ 10 min🔧 crochet pétrisseur - 3
Cover and leave to rise for about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 4
Knock back the dough, divide it into three equal pieces and shape them into three ropes. Braid them, then place on a baking tray.
- 5
Leave to rise for another 40 minutes. Brush gently with egg yolk.
- 6
Bake at 180°C for 22 to 25 minutes.
🌡 180°C⏱ 25 min💡 If the brioche browns too quickly, loosely cover it with baking paper towards the end of baking.
Frequently asked questions
Can the orange blossom water be replaced?▾
Yes, with vanilla or finely grated orange or lemon zest.
Why is my brioche dense?▾
Insufficient kneading or too short a rise produces a dense crumb. Wait until the dough has risen noticeably before shaping it.
