Basic Brioche

Combine Warm Milk, Yeast and Sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until frothy.

Place Bread Flour and Salt in a large bowl and mix well. Make a well in the centre and pour the yeast mixture, lightly whisked Eggs and softened Butter. Mix well to form a soft dough. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes, adding extra flour if required, until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare a baking pan or a loaf tin. Grease lightly with butter if required.

After 1 hour, punch down the dough slightly. If you make rolls, divide the dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place in the prepared pan. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled. Preheat oven to 200℃ (OR 180℃ if you bake a loaf).

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (OR 20-30 minutes for a loaf) or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.