Orange Brioche Recipe

Directions

1. For Dough
2. 1
   Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast, 1-2 tbsp lukewarm milk, and 1 tsp sugar into the well, stir gently, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly. Add the remaining ingredients and mix briefly, then knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Gradually incorporate the butter into the dough while kneading until fully absorbed.
3. 2
   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
4. 3
   Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface and spread evenly with orange marmalade. Roll it up tightly from the long side to form a log, then cut the log lengthwise into two equal strands.
5. 4
   Twist the two strands around each other twice to form a braid and place it in a parchment-lined loaf pan. Let it rise again for 1-1.5 hours until it puffs up and almost reaches the top of the pan.
6. 5
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix the egg yolk with the milk and brush the brioche with the mixture. Use a sharp knife to make several slits on top and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
7. 6
   Bake the brioche for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
8. 7
   Let the brioche cool completely before slicing, allowing the marmalade to set and the dough to firm up. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.