Easy No-Butter Brioche
A soft and rich homemade brioche made without butter, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ready in
3 hr 5 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
3 hr 5 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
320
Mixing bowl
Stand mixer
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Baking pan
Pastry brush
Quantities adjust from the original 5 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.
Dough
Finish
- 1
Prepare the dough
15 min1Prepare the dough
15 minPlace the yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in the warm milk and let sit for 10 minutes to activate. Add sugar and vanilla, then mix in the eggs and cream. Add the flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
Knead well to get a soft, airy texture.
- 2
First rise
2 hr2First rise
2 hrShape the dough into a ball, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- 3
Shape the brioche
20 min3Shape the brioche
20 minDegas the dough, divide it into portions, shape into balls, and place them in a lined baking pan. Cover and let rise again.
Handle the dough gently to keep it light.
- 4
Bake
25 min4Bake
25 minBrush the top with milk and bake until golden. Cover during baking if it browns too quickly.
Cover with foil if the top gets too dark.
Tips
- Respect the resting times for a fluffy brioche.
- Use warm milk, not hot milk, to activate the yeast.
- Cover the brioche if it browns too fast.
- Calories
- 320
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