Sunday, 14 September 2025

Swiss Cheese Brioche

1)  2 1/4 t instant yeast (or active dry yeast - only for oven version)
2)  2 2/3 c flour
3)  2 1/4 t sugar
4)  1 1/2 t salt
5)  8 T butter
6)  3 eggs
7)  3/4 c water at room temp
8)  1/2 c Swiss cheese, diced fine

For Bread Machine-
Add  1)  to  7)  to bread machine pan.
Add  8)  at end of 1st knead.

For Oven-
Sprinkle  1)  over  7)  let sit 10 min.
Place  2)  -  4)  in Kitchen Aid Mixer with dough hook.
Add yeast mix and  5)  &  6)   mix 5 min low.
Mix on med 10 min till smooth and elastic adding  8)  near end.
Rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours in buttered covered bowl.
Turn out dough to a floured surface, shape into loaf.
Place loaf in buttered loaf pan and cover with a dish towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.