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Raspberry Swirl Brioche

Golden Raspberry Swirl Brioche loaf with vibrant raspberry swirls

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This raspberry swirl brioche loaf is soft and fluffy with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this homemade bread combines rich brioche dough with a fruity raspberry swirl.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional for a bright flavor
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves or jam
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch to thicken the jam
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp butter melted for brushing
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tbsp lemon juice for a tangy finish
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour sugar salt and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk eggs vanilla and lemon zest then mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead in softened butter until fully incorporated and dough is smooth.
  4. Cover and let dough rise until doubled in size about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Prepare raspberry filling by heating preserves cornstarch and water until thickened.
  6. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle then spread raspberry filling evenly.
  7. Roll dough tightly into a log then place in a loaf pan.
  8. Brush with melted butter and let rise again 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F 175°C for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool and optionally glaze with powdered sugar lemon juice and milk mixture before serving.

Notes

  • For best results use fresh yeast and room temperature ingredients
  • You can substitute raspberry preserves with any berry jam of your choice
  • Brushing the dough with melted butter before the second rise helps achieve a golden crust

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