Water brioche, a simple and genuine dessert, ideal for those looking for a light breakfast or a snack to accompany with jam or spread.
Without eggs, butter, and milk, they are perfect even for those on a lactose-free and/or vegan diet, without giving up the pleasure of a soft and fragrant brioche.
This recipe is based on a few ingredients: Manitoba flour for a soft texture, all-purpose flour, sugar, seed oil, and a touch of orange zest for a delicate aroma. Thanks to the dried yeast and barley malt, the dough rises perfectly, ensuring fragrant and light brioche.
Easy to prepare, these brioche are perfect to enjoy freshly baked or to keep for a couple of days. Try them for a homemade breakfast or an afternoon tea: everyone will love them!
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about these preparations. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 339.16 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 59.91 (g) of which sugars 14.13 (g)
- Proteins 8.36 (g)
- Fat 8.17 (g) of which saturated 0.78 (g)of which unsaturated 6.40 (g)
- Fibers 1.57 (g)
- Sodium 2.42 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Water Brioche
- 2 1/4 cups Manitoba flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed oil
- 1 teaspoon barley malt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried yeast
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Tools
- Food scale
- Bowl
- Lemon grater
- Work surface
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Brush
Water Brioche Recipe
Start preparing the water brioche by dissolving the dried yeast in the required amount of water.
Add sugar and barley malt to the bowl as well.
Continue with the sunflower seed oil.
Mix with a spoon to combine all the ingredients together.
Continue by adding Manitoba flour and all-purpose flour.
Grate the zest of an untreated orange into the bowl as well.
Knead by hand for 10-15 minutes or with a stand mixer with a spiral hook for 5-10 minutes.
You should get a soft and non-sticky dough.
Let the dough rise until it doubles in size in a greased bowl covered with a cloth.
Once doubled, roll the dough on a work surface to form a rectangle.
Divide it into 8-10 parts with a knife or dough scraper.
Shape the brioche as you prefer: round, croissant, or like I did by rolling the dough onto itself and sealing the seam well.
Place the brioche on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let rest for another 30 minutes.
Brush the brioche with some milk or plant-based drink.
Bake the water brioche in a preheated static oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Let them cool slightly before serving.
If you don’t consume them immediately, reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 5-10 minutes to make them soft again.
Water Brioche without Eggs, Butter, and Milk
Check this section to clarify your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question comment or write to me using the form below.
Also try the Cream Brioche
Also try the Cream Brioche
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is barley malt essential? Can I substitute it?
Barley malt helps with rising and gives a slight aroma, but if you don’t have it, you can substitute it with honey or sugar in the same amount.
Barley malt helps with rising and gives a slight aroma, but if you don’t have it, you can substitute it with honey or sugar in the same amount.
Can I make the brioche without orange zest?
Sure! Orange zest adds a special aroma, but you can omit it or replace it with lemon zest or a drop of vanilla extract.
Sure! Orange zest adds a special aroma, but you can omit it or replace it with lemon zest or a drop of vanilla extract.
Is it possible to use fresh yeast instead of dried yeast?
Yes, you can use about 6 g of fresh yeast instead of dried. Dissolve it in water before adding it to the other ingredients.
Yes, you can use about 6 g of fresh yeast instead of dried. Dissolve it in water before adding it to the other ingredients.
You can fill these brioche with the Orange Curd
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