French Brioche Bread

A loaf of freshly baked bread with a shiny, golden-brown crust rests on parchment paper next to a bread knife.

French brioche bread is soft, tender, and lightly sweet. It works beautifully for breakfast toast or a special treat like French toast. Baking it at home is simple and very satisfying.

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American, French, International

Keyword bread, brioche bread, brioche french toast, brioche recipe, buttery, flour, french brioche, french toast, knead, loaf, loaf pan, mixer, proof, stand mixer, toast, yeast

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Servings Slices

Calories 221kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Pieces Eggs large
1 ½ Cups Cream Cheese softened
4 Tablespoons Sugar Sweetener of choice
¼ Cup Butter melted
¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
¼ Cup Neutral Oil such as avocado or sunflower
2 Cups Protein Powder plain uinflavored
½ teaspoon Fine Salt
⅓ teaspoon Baking Soda double-acting
2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum for structure

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 320°Fahrenheit (160°Celsius) and gather all ingredients at room temperature for the best texture and even baking.
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sweetener until fluffy and smooth to create a light, airy base.
Add cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, and oil to the egg mixture for richness and moisture.
Whisk until the batter is creamy and well combined, forming a smooth base for the loaf.
Gently add protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and xanthan gum, mixing until evenly incorporated and lump-free.
Whisk once more to ensure smoothness, then pour batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan or silicone mold.
Bake for 40 minutes at 320°Fahrenheit (160°Celsius) until golden and fully set, then cool before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best dough texture. This helps the double-acting baking powder activate properly and gives you a soft, fluffy brioche every time.
Add dry fruits or nuts inside before baking for extra touch.
Split half of the dough and add cocoa powder. Swirl in for another idea.

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