Favorite Homemade Brioche Bread Recipe

In a small bowl, mix the yeast with warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and activated.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.

Crack the eggs into the dry ingredients, then pour in the activated yeast mixture. Stir together until a rough dough forms.

Gradually add the softened butter in small pieces while kneading the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth, elastic, and soft, which can take about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough gently to release air. Shape it into a loaf by folding and tucking the dough evenly.

Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover again and allow to rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove the brioche from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.