Description
Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf is a rich, buttery bread with a soft interior and golden crust, swirled with a sweet-tart raspberry filling. Each slice reveals a stunning marbled design, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Brioche Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For Finishing:
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water or milk (egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Make Raspberry Filling: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened and jam-like. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Brioche Dough: Stir yeast and 1 tsp sugar into warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, and eggs. Add yeast mixture and knead until combined. Gradually add butter and knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled. Punch down and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Assemble Loaf: Roll chilled dough into a rectangle. Spread cooled raspberry filling evenly, leaving a small border. Roll tightly into a log, slice lengthwise, and twist halves cut-side up. Place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise 45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush top with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, and bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Mix cream cheese into raspberry filling for a richer swirl.
- Swap raspberries for blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
- Add almond extract to dough for nutty flavor.
- Finish with a glaze of powdered sugar and milk for a dessert-style loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
