Brie In Brioche Recipe

Directions

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   Mix one c. flour, yeast, sugar and salt in heavy duty mixer.
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   Add in warm water and beat at medium speed for two to three min till smooth.
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   Add in Large eggs one at a time beating after each egg.
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   Gradually add in two c. more flour.
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   When blended, add in butter a few pcs at a time just till blended.
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   Gradually add in the rest of the flour slowly for several min.
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   The dough will have a thick batter-like consistency.
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   Put into a greased bowl.
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   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at cold room temperature till doubled, approximately 2 hrs.
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    Punch down dough, cover tightly and chill overnight.
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    Cut dough in half.
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    You may freeze half for another use for up to three weeks.
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    With a rolling pin roll out remaining dough large sufficient to wrap completely around whole 9 inch Brie round (you may need additional flour to make dough easier to handle; add in one Tbsp.
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    at a time).
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    (Tip: make sure the dough doesn't stick to the countertop or possibly board before placing Brie in center.
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    Use additional flour if necessary to prevent sticking.)
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    (Toppings: You may add in a topping but it isn't necessary.
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    Suggested toppings could be chopped roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil and garlic or possibly olive tapenade and spread on top of Brie.)
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    Place Brie in center of brioche dough and wrap dough completely around the cheese.
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    Place on greased baking sheet.
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    Put an egg wash on Brie (one whole egg and one Tbsp.
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    lowfat milk whisked together).
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    Bake in preheated oven 400 degrees till golden approximately 30 min.
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    Cold.
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    Serve while still hot with extra crackers.