Brioche
Brioche is a rich, buttery French bread made with eggs, milk and fresh yeast. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the elastic dough in minutes, giving consistently airy results. Golden crust, tender crumb — ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a festive treat with jam.
About this recipe
Brioche Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate enriched bread recipe for anyone who loves a golden, buttery crumb without hours of hand kneading. This French classic combines fresh yeast, whole eggs, milk and unsalted butter into a silky dough that the all-in-one kitchen machine handles completely hands-free. Because brioche dough is notoriously sticky and rich in butter, many home bakers avoid it — yet the TM7 kneads it to perfect windowpane elasticity in a single guided step. Serve slices warm at breakfast, turn them into French toast at the weekend, or present a plaited loaf on a festive brunch table. The egg yolk wash gives the crust its signature shine, while the slow rise develops the characteristic flavour. If you have been searching for easy brioche recipes that deliver bakery-quality results, this Thermomix TM7 version is the one to bookmark.
Preparation tips
- Use room-temperature milk and eggs so the fresh yeast activates properly; cold ingredients can slow the rise and give a denser crumb in your brioche.
- Add the cubed unsalted butter gradually once the dough has come together, letting each handful incorporate fully before adding more for a smooth, elastic texture.
- After shaping, let the brioche prove until doubled in size, then brush generously with extra egg yolk beaten with a drop of milk for that deep golden bakery-style shine.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate brioche: knead dark chocolate drops into the finished dough before shaping. The buttery crumb pairs beautifully with melted chocolate pockets, making it a favourite kid-friendly weekend treat.
- Orange brioche: add finely grated orange zest to the dough with the sugar for a subtle citrus aroma, and finish with a light sugar glaze for a festive brunch centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the bread flour, sugar and salt straight into the mixing bowl, because the TM7's integrated scale measures each ingredient to the gram. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix kneads the butter-rich dough hands-free for seven minutes, developing the gluten without sticky fingers. [Hands-Free]
- Even mixing of milk, fresh yeast and four eggs in one bowl gives the brioche a uniform crumb with no streaks of flour. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating brings the milk to the ideal warmth for the fresh yeast, so your dough rises reliably every single time. [Time Savings]
- Whipping air into the eggs before kneading helps create the light, feathery texture that makes this brioche so tender. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- milk
- fresh yeast
- bread flour
- eggs
- sugar
- salt
- butter, unsalted
- egg yolk