Cranberry Orange Swirl Brioche

This sweet and buttery brioche is infused with the warmth of orange zest and the tanginess of cranberries. It's a delicious twist on traditional American bread, perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm Milk
• 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
• 1 large Large Eggs
• 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
• 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
• 1 teaspoon Honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture, let it sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients, use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange zest, and orange juice.

5. 5

   Step 5: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix until a shaggy dough forms.

6. 6

   Step 6: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

7. 7

   Step 7: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

8. 8

   Step 8: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

9. 9

   Step 9: Punch down the dough, roll it out into a rectangle, spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

10. 10

    Step 10: Roll the dough into a tight log, cut it in half lengthwise, twist the two halves together to form a swirl pattern, place it in a greased loaf pan.

💡 Pro Tips

To avoid a dense brioche, make sure to not overmix the dough. Let it rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. To freeze the brioche, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let it thaw at room temperature before serving.

📊 Nutrition per Serving