Buttery French Brioche Bread with Jam

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
• 5 large eggs room temperature
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup jam your choice

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. 2 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warmed milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
3. 3 Add the yeast mixture and 4 eggs to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
4. 4 Gradually add the softened butter to the dough, mixing continuously until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. 5 Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
6. 6 Punch down the dough gently and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf or divide it into rolls.
7. 7 Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
8. 8 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the top of the dough.
9. 9 Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the brioche is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
10. 10 Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving with your choice of jam.