Simple Brioche From Scratch

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 10inches non stick loaf pan with butter.
2. 2
   Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water sprinkle some sugar. Let it sit for 3mins, allowing the yeast to activate
3. 3
   In a bowl sift in flour with pinch of salt and milk powder then add sugar
4. 4
   Make a well in the center add in melted butter, vanilla essence, egg, and the yeast mix until everything is combined. If the mixture is not coming together add a little more warm water.
5. 5
   Take the dough out of the bowl put it on your counter surface and knead until very soft, this should take around 10mins.
6. 6
   Put the dough back into the bowl and brush the top with some melted butter cover it and let it rise for around 1hr in a warm place.
7. 7
   After 1hr take the dough back on the counter and knead it for around 2mins
8. 8
   shape 3 equal balls
9. 9
   line the balls in the greased pan. Cover it and let it rise for another 30-45mins
10. 10
    Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
11. 11
    Beat egg yolk and brush the brioche. Sprinkle sugar on top and bake for about 20 -25 minutes or until golden brown.