Apricot brioche

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apricot brioche
960 min.
16
218kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your baking skills and impress your friends and family, look no further than this delightful Apricot Brioche. This vegetarian-friendly recipe combines the rich, buttery flavors of traditional brioche with the sweet, chewy goodness of dried apricots. Perfect for brunch gatherings, afternoon tea, or even as a scrumptious dessert, each slice of this beautifully baked bread is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

What sets this Apricot Brioche apart is not just its flavor, but also its texture. With a soft, pillowy crumb and a golden, glossy crust, this brioche is both visually appealing and utterly delicious. The dough takes a little time to prepare, but the overnight chill makes it easy to shape and the end results are worth every minute spent waiting.

Imagine pulling a warm loaf from the oven, brushing it with a golden egg wash, and allowing it to cool on a wire rack—your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone in. Each bite is a lovely harmony of sweetness from the apricots and the subtle richness of the enriched dough. Whether you serve it plain, toasted, or with your favorite spread, this Apricot Brioche is bound to become a cherished staple in your baking repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves, unleash your inner baker, and get ready to indulge in this delectable homemade treat!

Ingredients

  • 375 strong flour white
  • 50 caster sugar 
  • sachet fast-action yeast 
  • tsp salt 
  • 100 ml milk 
  •  eggs 
  • 175 butter softened
  • 140 apricots dried diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a mixer or large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt, then add the milk and 3 of the eggs and continue mixing to make a smooth dough 5 mins in the mixer or 8 mins by hand.
  2. Add the softened butter and mix for a further 5 mins in a mixer or 10 mins by hand.
  3. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and leave in the fridge overnight. Your dough will then be stiff and easy to shape.
  4. Grease 2 x 500g bread tins, then divide the dough into about 16 pieces and prod some apricots into each piece. Seal them up and shape into little balls.
  5. Place the balls in a tin in sequences of 2 until the tin is full. It should take no more than 8 pieces to fill each tin. Leave the brioche for 3 hrs to prove until doubled in size.
  6. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  7. Brush with 1 beaten egg and bake for 20 mins until golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped underneath. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein8.32%
Fat42.62%
Carbs49.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.66
Glycemic Load
16.85
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.3286956179401%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.87kcal
10.89%
Fat:10.44g
16.06%
Saturated Fat:6.13g
38.3%
Carbohydrates:27.04g
9.01%
Net Carbohydrates:25.65g
9.33%
Sugar:8.21g
9.12%
Cholesterol:65.21mg
21.74%
Sodium:380.68mg
16.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.58g
9.17%
Selenium:11.8µg
16.86%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.13%
Folate:59.5µg
14.88%
Vitamin A:658.52IU
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.95%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.3%
Vitamin B3:1.81mg
9.03%
Iron:1.53mg
8.49%
Phosphorus:65.23mg
6.52%
Fiber:1.39g
5.56%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.1%
Potassium:158.35mg
4.52%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.12%
Copper:0.07mg
3.7%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.75%
Magnesium:10.51mg
2.63%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.62%
Calcium:25.38mg
2.54%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.53%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.94%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%