Soft and Fluffy Milk Brioche

Ingredients

• 500ml (2 cups) of warm milk
• 7g (1 1/2 tsp) of dry yeast
• 100g (0.5 cup) of brown sugar
• 60ml (0.3 cup) of oil
• 1 tbsp of vinegar
• 1 tsp of salt
• 2 eggs
• 750g (6 cups) of flour
• 50g (0.2 cup) of butter

Directions:

1. Combine:
   1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, dry yeast, and brown sugar.
   2. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast activates.
2. Add:
   1. Oil, vinegar, salt, and eggs to the milk mixture.
   2. Mix well.
3. Gradually:
   1. Add flour to the mixture while stirring continuously until a sticky dough forms.
4. Knead:
   1. The dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place:
   1. The dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
6. Preheat:
   1. The oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. Divide:
   1. The dough into equal portions and shape them into balls.
   2. Place the balls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
8. Melt:
   1. Butter and brush it over the top of the dough balls.
9. Bake:
   1. In the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the brioche is golden brown and cooked through.
10. Serve:
    1. Warm and enjoy the fluffy, soft goodness of this milk brioche!

Tips:

• Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
• Add raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts to the dough for extra flavor.
• Brushing the brioche with butter before baking will give it a shiny crust.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.