Description
Soft brioche filled with silky vanilla custard and melted chocolate, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 0.88 ounce fresh yeast
- 3 medium eggs
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla pod, split
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3.5 ounces mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
- Simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and sugar)
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Instructions
- 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- 2. Add the eggs and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Gradually incorporate the butter, kneading for an additional 15-20 minutes until sticky and elastic.
- 4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.
- 5. In a saucepan, combine milk, a bit of butter, and vanilla pod; warm over medium heat.
- 6. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl, tempering with warm milk.
- 7. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring, until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- 8. Remove vanilla pod, cool the custard in the refrigerator.
- 9. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread custard, and sprinkle chocolate chips.
- 10. Fold the dough and cut into 8 pieces, place on a baking sheet, and let rise for another 2 hours.
- 11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with egg wash.
- 12. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and custard is bubbling.
- 13. Brush with simple syrup and cool on a wire rack.