Fondant Chocolate Brioche using a Thermomix
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Indulge in the heavenly delight of chocolate brioche bread, a sweet treat that seamlessly blends the richness of butter and chocolate with the light, airy texture of freshly baked bread. Originating from France, this delectable creation was traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, but let’s be honest, every day can feel like a celebration with chocolate in your mouth! The dough is lovingly kneaded, filled with squares of dark chocolate, and shaped into adorable little loaves that promise a gooey, chocolaty surprise with every bite. It’s like a warm hug from the inside out, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Who knew that a simple combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate could bring so much joy? A fun fact: brioche was once considered a luxury bread, reserved for the elite, but now it can be made right in your kitchen, so let’s make the most of it and enjoy a slice of history with a modern twist!
Ingredients
- 120 g Milk
- 15 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 300 g Flour t55
- 40 g Granulated sugar
- 4 g Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 80 g Butter
- 150 g Dark chocolate
- 100 g Whipping cream
Steps
Brioche Dough
- Add 120 g of milk, 15 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 300 g of flour t55, 40 g of granulated sugar, 4 g of salt, 2 eggs, 80 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 5:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Form the dough into a ball.
- Lightly oil the mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in the mixing bowl cover with towel during 1h 30.
Chocolate Filling
- Add 150 g of dark chocolate in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Add 100 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
- Make sure the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, heat for another minute if necessary.
- Setaside the preparation content in the food processor bowl let cool.
Assembly and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Transfer the content of the mixing bowl on a workplan.
- Punch down the risen brioche dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/2 cm thick.
- Spread the content of the food processor bowl on the dough.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough.
- Tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 4 equal pieces.
- Place the content of the workplan on a baking tray.
- Place the brioche rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the brioche with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the content of the baking tray.
- Let the brioche cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Cut one of the brioche in half to show the chocolate filling.
- Serve Warm.
