Brioche

This healthy brioche recipe offers a light and fluffy texture while incorporating whole wheat flour for added nutrition. Perfect for a delightful French breakfast, it can be enjoyed with fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey.

Ingredients

• whole wheat flour - 150 grams
• all-purpose flour - 50 grams
• active dry yeast - 7 grams
• honey - 30 grams
• milk (warm) - 100 ml
• unsalted butter (melted) - 30 grams
• eggs - 1 large
• vanilla extract - 5 ml
• salt - 3 grams

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, honey, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
3. Add the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or individual rolls.
8. Place the shaped dough in a greased baking pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Let it rise again for about 30 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Allow the brioche to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Whole wheat flour provides more fiber than white flour, aiding digestion.
• Using honey as a natural sweetener helps reduce refined sugar intake.

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