Schritt für Schritt

1. Mix the warm milk, half of the sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Let is stand for 5 minutes.

2. Tip the flour, egg, remaining sugar, salt and the milk mixture into a mixing bowl of the stand mixer.

3. Attach the Dough Hook onto the stand mixer. Turn the Speed Control Lever to 2 and mix until the dough starts coming together. Increase the speed to 4 and mix until dough ball forms.

4. Put the speed back to 2 and gradually add soft butter. Keep mixing until all the butter is incorporated. Mix for another 2 minutes. The dough will remain sticky at this stage.

5. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

6. Cover your hands with some oil and tip the dough out onto a floured work surface. Divide the dough into 3 parts and shape each piece into a ‘rope’.

7. Braid the three pieces of dough together. Cover again with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for another 45 minutes.

8. Alternatively brush the brioche with an egg wash.

9. Bake for 20 minutes on 200°C.