French Brioche

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• whisk
• bread machine

Directions

1. Place the first seven ingredients in bread machine in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select dough cycle.
2. Turn finished dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 5 to 10 times. Separate into 2 or 3 pieces.
3. Roll with hands into strips. Braid or twist strips together.
4. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Whisk together 1 egg white and the water.
7. Brush onto the top of the loaf.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.