Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Garlic brioche bread after being baked and sliced.

A Twist on Tradition: How to Make Garlic Brioche at Home

Learn how to make the perfect garlic-infused brioche at home and Induldge in the rich buttery goodness of garlic brioche bread - a twist on traditional brioche.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 14 Slices

Equipment

Ingredients

The Dough

  • 3½ - 3¾ cup Bread flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar and 1 tbsp of sugar - separated
  • 1 tbsp Yeast - warm about 110°F
  • ¾ cup Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ cup Butter - room temperature
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 2 tsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1½ tsp Garlic powder

For Brushing the Dough

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • ¼ tsp Parsley
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Rosemary
  • ¼ tsp Thyme

Instructions

  • In a small pot add the milk and allow it to come to approximately 110°F. (You can also do this using a bowl and in the microwave.) Once warm add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of yeast. Mix until thoroughly combined. Set to the side for 10 minutes and allow the yeast to activate.
  • To your mixer bowl add the flour, the remaining sugar, salt, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Next add the milk and yeast mixture to the mixer bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and mix on low until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the room temperature butter that has been cut into small pieces and begin mixing on low for approximately 3 minutes. Then mix on medium speed for 12 minutes or until the butter is thoroughly combined and you have a soft, smooth dough ball.
  • Cover and let sit for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size place the dough on a clean work surface and using a knife cut the dough into 3 even pieces. Roll out the 3 pieces until they are elongated. Place them next to each other and begin braiding the 3 pieces together. Once braided fold the ends over and pinch them together. Place the braided dough into a well-greased loaf pan and set aside for an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small pot add the butter, parsley, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme for brushing the dough over low heat until it is melted and well combined.
  • Before baking the dough brush the dough with the melted butter mixture. Place in a 350°F and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • After removing from the oven brush with the remaining butter mixture. Allow the brioche to cool for 1 hour or until completely cool. If you cut it before it is completely cool the inside of the dough will be gummy and undercooked.