Chocolate Custard Brioches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups + 1 tablespoon (250g) all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons (30g) sugar.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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0.35 ounces (10g) fresh yeast, crumbled.
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3 eggs (150g), beaten.
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2/3 cup (165g) unsalted butter, softened and diced.
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1 cup + 2 teaspoons (25cl) whole milk.
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1 teaspoon butter for custard.
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1 vanilla pod.
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2 egg yolks.
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1/4 cup (50g) sugar for custard.
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3 tablespoons (20g) cornstarch.
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for custard.
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3/4 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips.
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1/4 cup (50g) sugar for syrup.
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1/4 cup (50ml) water.
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1 large egg + 1 yolk for brushing.
# Instructions:
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Mix flour, sugar, salt and yeast in stand mixer. Add eggs and knead 2-3 minutes. Gradually add softened butter and knead 20 minutes until smooth.
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Let dough rise 2 hours in warm place until doubled. Flatten, refrigerate 40 minutes, then freeze 20 minutes.
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Heat milk, butter and vanilla. Whisk yolks, sugar, flour and cornstarch. Combine and cook until thickened.
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Roll dough to 8x12 inches. Spread custard on half, add chocolate chips, fold dough over. Cut into 8 rectangles.
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Let shaped brioches rise 2 hours covered.
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Brush with egg wash, bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden.
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Make sugar syrup and brush over hot brioches. Cool before serving.
# Notes:
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Requires long resting periods.
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Best eaten fresh same day.
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Can prepare components ahead.