Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade Chocolate Chip Brioche. This recipe offers a delightful combination of soft, fluffy brioche bread dotted with rich chocolate chips, making it an irresistible treat for any time of the day.
Why You'll Love This: This brioche perfectly blends the buttery, light texture of classic brioche with the sweet, indulgent flavor of chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a snack, or a dessert, its versatility and delicious taste are sure to delight your taste buds. The optional addition of pastry cream adds another layer of decadence to this already delightful pastry.
Ingredients:
- Yeast: 2 1/4 tsp (7g)
- Warm Water: 1/2 cup (110ml)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 tsp + 5 tbsp (81g total)
- Milk: 1/2 cup (110ml)
- Medium Eggs: 2 (100g)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups (520g)
- Butter: 4 tbsp (56g), room temperature
- Chocolate Chips: 2 cups
- Egg White: 1 (for filling)
- Pastry Cream (optional)
- Egg: 1 (for egg wash)
- Pearl Sugar
Instructions:
- Yeast Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together warm water, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until it's fluffy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, milk, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla, and the yeast mixture. Mix for 3-4 minutes, then cover and let it rest at room temperature for 10-12 minutes.
- Kneading: Add room-temperature butter to the dough and knead for 12-15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or let it rest at room temperature for 45-60 minutes followed by 1-3 hours in the fridge.
- Rolling and Filling: Roll the dough into a 10x20 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with egg white and sprinkle chocolate chips over half the dough. Fold the other half over. If using pastry cream, spread it before adding the chocolate chips.
- Cutting and Proofing: Cut the dough into 2-inch pieces. Place on lined baking sheets. Cover and let them rise for 45-60 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tops of the brioche with beaten egg and sprinkle pearl sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serving: Let the brioche cool before serving, ideally with a caramel latte for a delightful pairing.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Chip Brioche, a heavenly combination of sweet and buttery flavors that's perfect for any occasion!