Description
Raspberry swirl brioche loaf is a rich, buttery bread with vibrant swirls of raspberry filling throughout. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with its stunning appearance and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup warm milk or plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 egg or plant-based milk (for brushing)
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for finishing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs and warm milk, and knead until dough starts coming together.
- Gradually add softened butter, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 10–12 minutes).
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (1 to 1½ hours).
- Meanwhile, make the filling: cook raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thick and jammy. Stir in vanilla if using. Let cool.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cooled raspberry filling over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice it lengthwise and twist the halves with cut sides facing up.
- Place the twisted dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush top with egg wash or milk.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and baked through.
- Cool slightly before slicing or drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Let the raspberry filling cool completely before spreading to prevent leaking.
- Use store-bought raspberry jam in a pinch, but ensure it’s not too runny.
- Add cream cheese to the filling for a richer variation.
- Top with sliced almonds before baking for texture and flavor.
- Freeze slices individually and toast from frozen for a quick treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
