Dive into the ease and comfort of baking with this Effortless No-Knead, No-Rise Brioche, a recipe designed for those who love homemade bread but might not have the time for traditional methods. This brioche is not about achieving a pull-apart texture; instead, it focuses on delivering a satisfying, dense loaf that’s perfect for slicing, toasting, or using in your favorite French toast recipe. With a hint of vanilla and optional additions like chocolate chips or candied fruit, this brioche is versatile and delightful in its simplicity.
Why You’ll Love This: This brioche recipe removes the complexities of bread-making without sacrificing taste or texture. It’s ideal for anyone new to baking or those short on time. The addition of vanilla enriches the flavor, creating a subtly sweet and aromatic loaf that pairs beautifully with various toppings. Plus, the flexibility to add chocolate chips or fruits allows you to customize each loaf to suit your taste or occasion.
Perfect Occasion: This brioche is wonderful for a leisurely weekend breakfast, a brunch gathering, or as a base for decadent French toast on special mornings. It’s also great for afternoon snacks when lightly toasted and spread with your favorite jam, honey, or even a smear of chocolate spread. Serve it during family gatherings or simply enjoy a slice as a comforting treat alongside your coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle the top of the brioche with pearl sugar or sliced almonds before baking for added texture and visual appeal. If serving as part of a brunch or breakfast table, slice and arrange on a beautiful serving platter, accompanied by various spreads like butter, jams, and nut butters.
Ingredients:
- 400g of flour
- 50g of sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 300g of lukewarm milk
- 70g of melted butter
- A good pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons of liquid vanilla extract
- 20g of fresh yeast or 7g of dry yeast
Optional Add-ins:
- Chocolate chips, candied fruit, or pearl sugar for topping
- Preheat your oven to 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit). Prepare a loaf pan by buttering and flouring it.
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk and set aside for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and beaten egg. Pour in the milk and yeast mixture and stir with a spatula for 2 minutes.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. If using any add-ins like chocolate chips or candied fruit, fold them in now.
- Pour the brioche batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 80 degrees for 20 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 190 degrees Celsius (374 degrees Fahrenheit) and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the brioche is golden and cooked through.
- Allow the brioche to cool in the pan before unmolding. Slice and serve as desired, either plain or with your favorite spreads.
Enjoy this Effortless No-Knead, No-Rise Brioche, a simple yet satisfying treat that’s perfect for any day of the week!
