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close-up of braided chocolate chip brioche slice with soft, golden-brown crust and rich chocolate chips

Braided Chocolate Chip Brioche Recipe

This decadent braided chocolate chip brioche combines soft, buttery dough with rich chocolate chips for a visually stunning and indulgent treat.
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Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
2 hours (for rising)2 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Servings:12 slices
Course:Appetizer
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 10 g fine table salt
  • 10 g instant yeast
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 120 ml full cream milk
  • 250 g unsalted butter softened
  • 150 g dark chocolate chips
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp milk for egg wash

Method
 

  1. Combine dry ingredients: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk eggs and lukewarm milk together in a separate bowl.
  3. Form dough: Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing to form a rough dough.
  4. Add butter: Gradually incorporate softened butter into the dough.
  5. Knead dough: Knead on medium speed for 10-15 minutes until glossy and elastic.
  6. Let dough rise: Shape into a ball, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Add chocolate: Punch down dough, sprinkle chocolate chips, and gently knead to distribute.
  8. Shape the dough: Divide into three ropes, braid them, and seal the ends.
  9. Prepare for baking: Place the dough in a loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  10. Apply egg wash: Brush the dough with a mixture of egg and milk.
  11. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.