7-Strand Sweet Brioche Braid. My passion for braids continues, and I hope you enjoy it too with the step-by-step videos and photos. Naturally, it’s not possible to photograph every step, so I’m providing you with a step-by-step recipe for the dough and its execution. For the braid, I am providing the full YouTube video so you can pause it whenever you want and clearly see the steps. If you like braids, also check out Breakfast Brioches 4-Strand Braid. Naturally, for the braids I create, if you want, you can make them with savory doughs.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cups Manitoba flour
- 1/2 oz fresh yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Steps
In a stand mixer, or if you prefer, you can also work the mixture manually in a bowl, pour the flour
Add the yeast
In a pitcher, combine the milk and eggs. Mix well with a spoon
Pour it into the flour
Start working with the stand mixer or by hand as you prefer.
When the flour has been absorbed by the liquids, add the sugar
the butter, one piece at a time.
Work until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap and let it double for 3 hours.
We will find it more than doubled.
Form seven ropes
with a rolling pin, join the ends
Start braiding. For the sequence, watch the YouTube video.
This is the result
Brush with egg yolk. Bake in a preheated traditional oven at 356°F for 30 minutes
