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Jason Clarke

Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf

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This delightful Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf is the perfect blend of breakfast and dessert, featuring a fluffy loaf swirled with sweet raspberry jam.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour We want it fluffy!
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp) Essential for that rise
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar For sweetness, of course
  • ½ tsp salt Balances the flavors
  • ½ cup warm milk About 110°F, think bathwater warm
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened Helps in that creamy texture
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature Lets us get that airy loaf going
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds a delightful depth
  • 1 tsp lemon zest Optional, but trust me, it freshens it all up!
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves or jam The star of our show!
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Makes it thick and spreadable
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted For brushing on top—yum!
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar Sweetness overload
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice Tangy kick
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream To blend it all together nicely

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by warming that milk up—just to about 110°F. Dissolve the yeast in the milk with a sprinkle of sugar and let it hang out for about 5-10 minutes until it froths.
  2. In a big bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. Add your frothy yeast mix, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla. Knead that dough for about 5-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover it with a dish towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour, or until it’s doubled in size.
Raspberry Filling
  1. While your dough is rising, combine the raspberry preserves, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat it over medium, stirring constantly until it thickens up and becomes gooey but spreadable.
Shaping
  1. Once your dough is risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle—about ½ inch thick.
  2. Spread the raspberry filling over the dough, leaving a little space at the edges.
  3. Roll it up tightly and pinch the seams to seal. Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan.
  4. Let it puff up for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350°F.
Baking
  1. Pop that beauty in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until it’s golden brown on top and smells like heaven.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Glazing (Optional)
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle gloriously over the cooled loaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

You can keep this Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days. If you want to keep it longer, store it in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze slices for later. It tastes heavenly warmed up.

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