Authentic Brioche
"True briocheâ??theÂclassic French yeast bread thatâ??s rich and golden with butter and eggs, boasting a paper-thin crust and a silky, tender crumbâ??is a rare and wonderful thing. But as special as it is, brioche isnâ??t difficult to make.Extras: Watch and listen to a slideshow featuring step-by-step instructions onÂhow to make mini brioches à tête and view a slideshow of more homemade bread recipes any baker can make...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. 2 oz. (4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 oz. (4-1/2 tsp.) active dry yeast, preferably Red Star brand
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1/2 oz. (2 tsp.) table salt, plus a pinch for the egg wash
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4 large eggs, at room temperature, plus 2 large eggs and 1 large egg yolk for the egg wash
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4 oz. (1/2 cup) whole milk, at room temperature
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8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces, slightly softened; more for the pans
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