Description

This Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf recipe offers a beautifully fluffy and tender bread enriched with a sweet raspberry filling. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, the brioche’s soft crumb and golden crust make it irresistibly delicious and visually appealing with its vibrant raspberry swirl.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 cup milk, warmed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Filling and Topping

1 cup raspberry filling or raspberry jam
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

Proof the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk with yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
Mix Dough Ingredients: Add the flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a smooth and elastic dough forms, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook.
First Rise: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Shape and Add Filling: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up tightly from one end to the other to form a loaf shape.
Second Rise: Place the rolled loaf into a greased loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffed up.
Preheat Oven: While the loaf is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush this mixture evenly over the surface of the loaf to achieve a glossy, golden crust when baked.
Bake the Brioche: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the milk is warm (not hot) when activating the yeast to prevent killing it.
You can substitute raspberry filling with any fruit jam or preserve for different flavors.
For extra richness, use melted butter in the dough for an even softer crumb.
Store the brioche in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Brush the loaf with extra melted butter right after baking for a softer crust if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Keywords: Raspberry swirl brioche, sweet bread recipe, homemade brioche loaf, raspberry jam bread, fluffy brioche