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Braided Chocolate Chip Brioche

Braided Chocolate Chip Brioche

Buttery, tender, and filled with chocolate chips, this braided brioche is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 4 large eggs plus 1 for egg wash
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  • Add warm milk and eggs, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Gradually add softened butter and knead until smooth.
  • Let dough rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  • Gently knead in chocolate chips and divide dough into three equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a rope and braid them together.
  • Place the braid on a baking sheet or loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush dough with egg wash and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    (This includes mixing the dough, kneading, and preparing the braid.)
  • Rise Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • First Rise: About 1 hour 30 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
    • Second Rise: After braiding, another 1 hour to allow the dough to puff up.
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
    (Baking until the brioche is golden brown and cooked through.)
  • Total Time: Approximately 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours
    (This accounts for all prep, rise, and bake times combined.)
This timeline ensures you get a perfectly soft, golden, and delicious braided brioche every time!