Brioche(Serves 8)

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in the warm water.
2. 2
   Put the softened yeast in a large bowl and mix well with sugar, salt, milk, egg yolks and eggs. Add 3 cups of flour and stir in with softened butter.
3. 3
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead well for at least 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary.
4. 4
   The dough should form a glossy ball with no stickiness. Place it in a bowl and allow it to double in bulk at room temperature for about 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Punch it down, return it to the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
6. 6
   The slow rise in the refrigerator creates a very good texture.
7. 7
   Remove the dough and let it warm up to room temperature.
8. 8
   Punch it down and roll it into desired shape.
9. 9
   Let it rise until almost double in bulk and bake in a 450° oven for 10 minutes, more or less, depending on its shape.