Old fashioned braided brioche

It reminds us of good childhood memories.

Recipe

• Preparation 35 minutes
• For 6 people
• Cooking 180°C
• For 45 minutes
• Minimum resting time 3 hours

Ingredians

• 15 g baker’s yeast
• 300 g flour
• 170 g butter
• salt
• 10 cl milk
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 3 eggs

Preparation

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the powdered sugar and salt.
3. Mix.
4. Melt 150 g butter.
5. Gradually pour into the bowl.
6. Put the eggs one by one and add the milk and yeast mixture.
7. Mix.
8. Knead for about 15 minutes (you can use a food processor).
9. Form the dough into a ball.
10. Cover it with a damp cloth.
11. Leave the dough to rest for about 1 hour.
12. Knead the dough again for at least 15 minutes.
13. Cut the dough into 3 pieces, make 3 threads and braid.
14. Leave the dough until it doubles in volume.
15. Butter your dish.
16. Place the braid in the dish.
17. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
18. If it is too golden, put a foil, to plunge it back in the oven for 15 minutes.

Tips

When it rests, put it in a warm place (it will swell better).