Chocolate Brioche
 
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Classic brioche recipe with dark chocolate added. A great breakfast/brunch recipe that can also be served as dessert.
Recipe type: Bread
Cuisine: French
Serves: 1 (9 by 5inch) loaf
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup warm milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 400 gms (3 cups) all purpose flour, divided
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup (227 gms) unsalted butter, softened
  • 140 gms dark chocolate (64%), chopped
Instructions
  1. Combine the milk, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. Once the yeast froths, add 200 gms flour and the eggs. Beat with a paddle attachment at medium-low speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cover and set aside for 30-45 minutes. Small bubbles should have formed around the edge.
  4. With the dough hook attached, add the remaining 200 gms flour and salt. Knead for 8-10 minutes on medium speed, till the dough is smooth and elastic and pulls away from the sides..
  5. With the mixer still running, add the butter, one tablespoon at a time. After each addition make sure the butter is well incorporated before adding the next. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise to double the size. This might take an 1 hr 30 minutes to 2 hrs 30 minutes.
  6. Once double in size, turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface, and fold a few times to punch the air out. Return to greased bowl, cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight (up to 16 hours).
  7. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out. Punch the dough down and flatten to form a rough rectangle. Sprinkle the chocolate pieces. Knead the dough briefly to incorporate chocolate. the best way is to fold the dough onto itself covering the chocolate and repeating. Shape dough into a loaf and place seam side down in prepared pan.
  9. Cover and let rise till puffed for about 30-40 minutes.
  10. Preheat overn to 400 F.
  11. Brush risen loaf with egg wash, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 F and bake for another 35-40 minutes intil golden brown or a thermometer inserted in the centre reads 190 F.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2016/03/13/chocolate-brioche/