noun
brioche
bree-OHSH/briˈəʊʃ/
A rich, slightly sweet bread made with eggs and butter.
The sliced brioche reveals tender yellow crumb beneath its golden crust.
Etymology
The kneading verb behind brioche is a Norman form of French broyer, “to grind, pound.” The bread's name thus points to the physical working of its dough.
In context
- Hey, I'm John Kanell, and today on "Preppy Kitchen," we're making a rich, buttery brioche.
More examples
- We used thick slices of brioche for French toast.
- Eggs and butter give brioche its rich crumb.
- Two small brioches cooled beside the mixing bowl.
Forms
brioche · brioches
Similar words
- challah
- Another enriched bread, traditionally made without dairy.