There’s nothing quite like the rich, buttery flavor of brioche, but did you know you can make it effortlessly in your bread machine? This recipe takes all the hard work out of traditional brioche while still delivering that pillowy soft texture and golden crust we all love.
Why You’ll Love This Bread Machine Brioche
No kneading required – Let the bread machine do the work!
Rich, buttery flavor – Just like traditional brioche, but with minimal effort.
Perfect for everything – Use it for French toast, sandwiches, or just enjoy it warm with butter.
Bread Machine Brioche Recipe
Buttery, soft, and foolproof, this Brioche is so easy using the bread machine for your dough.
Equipment
- 1 2 lb loaf bread machine
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Warm Milk
- 3 Lg Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Bread Flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (or bread machine yeast)
Instructions
- In the order recommended by your bread machine manual, add milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast to the bread pan.
- Set your bread machine to the Dough Cycle and let it mix, knead, and rise the dough. This usually takes about 90 minutes.
- Once the cycle ends, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.Shape it into a loaf or divide it into rolls.Place it in a greased bread pan and cover with a towel. Let it rise for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown on top. If making rolls, bake for about 15 minutes.
- Let your brioche cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy with butter, jam, or use it to make the best French toast ever!
Notes
If you have purchased your bread machine at a secondhand store, or were gifted the machine without a manual, never fear. Every machine has the manual in PDF form online. Just do a search using the name of your machine.
When using online recipes, you either add wet and then dry ingredients or the other way around. With my machine, I always add wet and then dry. Pro Tips:
When using online recipes, you either add wet and then dry ingredients or the other way around. With my machine, I always add wet and then dry. Pro Tips:
- Want a richer flavor? Add an extra egg yolk.
- For a shiny, golden crust, brush with an egg wash before baking.
- Need a sweeter version? Add a tablespoon of honey or vanilla extract.
If you are looking for more great bread machine recipes, I have a bunch!
Bread Machine Dill Cottage Cheese Bread
Bread Machine Herbed Green Onion Bread
I have also written an eBook with more of my favorites. Here is the link to my Etsy store:
