Brioche Nantaise

Brioche Nantaise is a delightful, fluffy French bread that embodies the essence of a midnight snack with its subtly sweet flavor and soft texture. Perfectly paired with a warm cup of tea or coffee, this dish offers a comforting indulgence any time of day.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 250 grams
• active dry yeast - 7 grams
• sugar - 30 grams
• salt - 5 grams
• milk - 100 ml
• unsalted butter - 50 grams, melted
• eggs - 2 large
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• orange zest - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a small bowl, warm the milk slightly and dissolve the active dry yeast in it. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
3. Mix the ingredients until a dough starts to form, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. 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.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a ball. Place it in a greased 20 cm round cake pan.
7. Cover the pan with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 41 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of energy due to its carbohydrate content.
• Contains protein and essential nutrients from eggs and milk.

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