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Old fashioned braided brioche

·1 min
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It reminds us of good childhood memories.

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

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

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

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