French Brioche

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.

Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together 1 egg white and the water. Brush onto the top of the loaf.

Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.