
Brioche. It's a rich yet light bread from France, and eating good briche (or better yet, french toast made from brioche!) feels like a bit of a luxury. A lot of supermarkets and bakeries sell loaves or small rolls of it, but most people will never make it at home. It's a shame, really, because once you have brioche down, you can really do a lot. You can add a bit of canned pumpkin to the dough for a fall treat, or maybe some lemon zest for a summer brunch.
So, what exactly is brioche, and how is it different from other breads? Brioche is actually quite similar to any basic bread, but with brioche, you incorperate eggs and lots of butter into the dough. The result is a rich, flaky, and tender loaf or bun that will melt around your tastebuds. Think croissant, but easier to make, and not C-shaped.