Chocolate Chip Brioches (Print Version)
These soft, buttery pastries feature a light brioche dough packed with creamy vanilla custard and chocolate chips, finished with a sugary glaze.
# Ingredients:
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2 large eggs and another yolk for brushing.
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1/4 cup (50ml) of water.
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2/3 cup (165g) of soft, diced unsalted butter.
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A pinch over 1 cup of milk (25cl).
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2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar.
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1/4 cup (50g) sugar to make the syrup.
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1 teaspoon cooking butter for the custard.
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3 eggs (150g), pre-beaten.
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1 vanilla bean pod.
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10g (0.35 ounces) fresh yeast, crumbled.
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A touch over 2 cups of all-purpose flour (250g) plus a tablespoon extra for good measure.
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3 tablespoons (20g) of cornstarch.
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1/4 cup (50g) sugar for making the custard.
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1 scant teaspoon of fine salt.
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3/4 cup (120g) of tiny chocolate chips.
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A tablespoon of additional flour for the custard.
# Directions:
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Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in the mixer bowl. Pour in the eggs and mix for 2-3 minutes. Slowly work in the butter chunks and knead for about 20 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and stretchy.
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Let your dough sit in a warm space for 2 hours to double in size. Then deflate it, put it in the fridge for 40 minutes, and pop it in the freezer for 20 more minutes.
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Warm the milk, butter, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk yolks with sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Mix both together and cook on low heat until thick.
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Roll the dough into an 8x12 inch rectangle. Spread half of it with the cooked custard, sprinkle the chocolate, and fold the other half over. Slice into eight even rectangles.
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Cover the shaped pastries and let them puff up for 2 hours in a cozy space.
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Give them a nice coat of egg wash. Pop them in a 350°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
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Prepare syrup by dissolving sugar in a bit of water. Brush the syrup on when brioches come out hot. Cool a bit and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Takes a while due to all the resting.
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Tastes best the day you bake.
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You can make the parts ahead of time.