Extra Fluffy Raisins and Cranberries Swirled Brioche
This Raisin and Cranberry Swirl Brioche recipe results in a fluffy bread that is studded with sweet raisins and dried cranberries. It is a wonderful sweet and rich bread that is delicious for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day.
To make this raisin brioche, eggs, milk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and butter get combined into a smooth dough before being allowed to rise for 2 hours. Then, the dough gets divided into two parts before being rolled out and covered with butter, sugar, raisins and dried cranberries. After that, each dough gets rolled up and placed in an ovenproof pot before being baked in the oven. This bread is delicious served warm with some butter or served at room temperature.
What is Raisin Cranberry Brioche?
Raisin brioche is a rich and buttery bread that is studded with sweet dried fruit like raisins and dried cranberries. Brioche is a type of French bread that includes rich ingredients like milk, eggs, and butter, resulting in a fluffy texture and a crusty exterior. Brioche is commonly served for breakfast, as part of a dessert, as a snack, or as part of a main meal if it is made in a savory way. This raisin brioche recipe is ideal for breakfast or as a dessert since it has a sweeter nature.
Pro Tips
- If you are using dry active yeast, allow it to dissolve and activate in the liquid ingredients for at least 5 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
- If you find that your brioche dough isn’t rising, it could be that your kitchen is too cool. In this case, move it to a warmer spot to ensure that it can rise sufficiently.
- You will know the brioche is properly baked when it has risen and is golden on its exterior. It should also bounce back easily when pressed.
- Feel free to replace the dried cranberries and raisins with other dried fruit such as dried apricots, chopped dates, dried cherries, or chopped dried figs.
- Nuts like walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts are also wonderful additions to this brioche recipe.
- If you would like to make mini raisin brioche, you could shape smaller portions of the dough and place them in a muffin tin.
What to Serve with Raisin Brioche?
Slices of this raisin brioche can be served as they are with cups of coffee or tea as part of breakfast. However, you can spread the brioche with butter and some honey for added decadence if desired. Brioche is also delicious spread with jam.
Can I Make Dairy-Free Raisin Brioche?
Yes, if you need to make this raisin brioche dairy-free, you can replace the milk and butter with your favorite plant-based versions.
Can I Replace the Olive Oil with Another Type of Oil?
Yes, you definitely could! If you don’t have olive oil on hand or prefer not to use it, you could easily replace it with vegetable oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil.
Why is My Brioche Not Rising?
If you find that your brioche dough isn’t rising, it could be due to a few factors. Make sure your yeast is still alive before using it. To do this, you could add a small portion to lukewarm water, and allow it to sit for a few minutes. If the yeast dissolves and foams, you will know it is still active. A cold environment can prevent brioche dough from rising as well. If you suspect this is your problem, simply move the brioche dough to a warmer area to help it rise faster.
How to Store Raisin Brioche
Brioche is best consumed within 2 days of making it. It should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or be wrapped tightly to ensure it stays as fresh as possible before you serve it.
Ingredients
How to Make Raisin Cranberry Brioche
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, yeast, and sugar.
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, yeast, and sugar.
Step 2: Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and butter, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Allow the dough to rise for 2 hours.
Step 2: Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and butter, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Allow the dough to rise for 2 hours.
Step 3: Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part out into a rectangle.
Step 3: Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part out into a rectangle.
Step 4: Spread each rectangle with the butter, and sprinkle it with the sugar, raisins, and dried cranberries.
Step 4: Spread each rectangle with the butter, and sprinkle it with the sugar, raisins, and dried cranberries.
Step 5: Roll each rectangle up width-wise.
Step 5: Roll each rectangle up width-wise.
Step 6: Slice down the length of each roll.
Step 6: Slice down the length of each roll.
Step 7: Shape the roll into a spiralled round.
Step 7: Shape the roll into a spiralled round.
Step 8: Place the brioche loaves in round oven-proof pots and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
Step 8: Place the brioche loaves in round oven-proof pots and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
Step 9: Brush them with egg wash and bake them in a 180 C (374 F) oven for 30 minutes.
Step 9: Brush them with egg wash and bake them in a 180 C (374 F) oven for 30 minutes.
Step 10: Remove the brioche from the pans and serve immediately or allow them to cool before serving.
Step 10: Remove the brioche from the pans and serve immediately or allow them to cool before serving.
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