Raspberry Swirl Brioche Loaf (Printable)
Soft buttery brioche swirled with tangy raspberry jam, ideal for breakfast or dessert
# What You'll Need:
→ Brioche Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
04 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
07 - 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cubed
→ Raspberry Swirl
08 - 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
09 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, lightly crushed
→ Egg Wash
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 tbsp milk
# How To Make It:
01 - In stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix briefly to blend.
02 - Add eggs and lukewarm milk. Mix on low speed with dough hook until shaggy dough forms.
03 - Increase to medium speed, knead 5 minutes. Gradually add softened butter cubes, waiting for each addition to incorporate before adding more. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic, approximately 10 minutes total.
04 - Transfer dough to lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
05 - Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down risen dough. On lightly floured surface, roll into 10x16-inch rectangle.
07 - Spread raspberry jam evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with crushed fresh raspberries if desired.
08 - Starting from long side, tightly roll dough into log. Slice lengthwise down center to expose swirl.
09 - Twist two halves together, keeping cut sides facing up. Gently transfer twist to prepared loaf pan.
10 - Cover and let rise until puffed, approximately 45 minutes.
11 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
12 - Whisk egg with milk for egg wash. Brush evenly over loaf.
13 - Bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
14 - Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between pillowy, butter-rich dough and bright, tangy raspberry creates something extraordinary
- It transforms breakfast into an occasion while being easier than you'd expect
- The twist technique makes every slice look like something from a fancy patisserie window
02 -
- Adding butter too quickly will cause the dough to separate, so be patient with those cubes
- The lengthwise slice and twist technique is what creates that beautiful exposed swirl pattern
- Letting the loaf cool completely before slicing prevents the jam from running everywhere
03 -
- If your kitchen is cool, let the dough rise in your oven with just the light on
- A bench scraper helps control the dough when rolling and prevents sticking