Description
Warm, buttery brioches filled with silky vanilla custard and dotted with mini chocolate chips—perfect for brunch or gifting.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 0.88 ounces 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 (for the custard)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3.5 ounces mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and sugar)
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Instructions
- 1. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix briefly with a dough hook.
- 2. Add eggs and knead on medium-low for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Incorporate softened butter gradually, kneading for 15–20 minutes until sticky and elastic.
- 4. Cover dough and let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours until doubled in size.
- 5. For custard: In a saucepan, warm milk, butter, and vanilla pod over medium heat.
- 6. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually add warm milk, whisking constantly.
- 7. Return to heat and stir until custard thickens. Chill in the refrigerator.
- 8. Roll dough into a large rectangle, spread custard, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- 9. Fold dough, seal edges, and cut into 8 pieces. Place on baking sheet and let rise for 2 hours.
- 10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush tops with egg wash.
- 11. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown. Brush with simple syrup after baking.