Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of a Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf, a tender and buttery brioche bread filled with a luscious raspberry filling and topped with a tangy glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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For the Brioche Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for a bright flavor)
For the Raspberry Filling:
- 1 cup raspberry preserves or jam
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken the jam)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
For the Glaze (optional):
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice (for a tangy finish)
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough – Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk with a pinch of sugar and sprinkling the yeast on top. Let it sit until frothy. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the wet ingredients and mix to form a dough. Knead for 10-12 minutes, then let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
- Make the Raspberry Filling – Thicken the raspberry jam with cornstarch and water in a saucepan. Cool.
- Shape the Loaf – Roll out the dough, spread the filling, roll, twist, and place in a loaf pan. Let rise for 30-40 minutes.
- Bake the Loaf – Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush with butter and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Add the Glaze (Optional) – Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with different fruit fillings like blueberry or apricot.
- Ensure the yeast is fresh for a good rise in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
