Description
Brioche au Yaourt Légère Sans Pétrissage is a no-knead yogurt brioche that’s soft, tender, and lightly sweet—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking. This effortless French-style bread comes together with minimal mixing, thanks to a simple dough enriched with yogurt, eggs, and oil. The result is a golden, bakery-style loaf with rich flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Plain yogurt (not flavored)
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Active dry yeast
- Warm milk
- Vegetable oil or melted butter
- Salt
- Optional: vanilla extract, orange zest, pearl sugar for topping
Instructions
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In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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In a large bowl, combine yogurt, eggs, remaining sugar, oil or melted butter, vanilla, and zest if using.
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Stir in the yeast mixture, then gradually add flour and salt to form a sticky, soft dough.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
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Deflate dough gently. Transfer to a greased loaf pan or shape into rounds or braids.
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Let rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until puffy.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with pearl sugar (optional).
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or dried fruit can be folded into the dough.
- For a fragrant twist, use orange blossom water, cinnamon, or cardamom.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess but may require a splash more milk.
- The dough is naturally sticky—avoid over-flouring.
- Overnight first rise in the fridge enhances flavor and convenience.
