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Date Stuffed Brioche Bread

Golden Swirly Date stuffed Brioche Bread is irresistible. Once baked, the aroma of sweet dates with toasted sesame fills your senses as well as your tummy. Try it now!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: bread, brioche, brioche stuffed with dates, dates, golden brioche
Servings: 16 brioche buns
Author: Lama

Ingredients

Prepare the dough

  • 5 cups all-purpose white flour
  • ¾ cup ghee softened
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups warm milk divided
  • 1 teaspoon mahlab optional
  • 2 whole eggs or you can use egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • pinch of salt

Prepare the stuffing

Prepare the glaze and topping

  • 4 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 cup toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

To prepare the dough

  • In a bowl mix 1 cup of warm milk, yeast, sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes so the yeast activates.
  • After 10 minutes add the flour, mahlab, white vinegar, egg whites, melted ghee, salt, and the remaining one cup of warm milk to the bowl. Knead well until soft and dough has formed. Cover directly with oiled suran wrap and then a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 1 hour.
  • Flip the dough onto a clean kitchen counter. Knead the dough again and fold from each end. Then, fold it again from opposite ends. Knead again and fold. Do this process about 3-4 times.

To prepare the swirly brioche

  • Begin to form 4 inch size balls of dough. Place on prepared baking sheet with parchement paper and lightly sprayed with cooking oil.
  • Once all balls have formed, spread each ball of dough lengthwise using a rolling pin, about 12 inches long and 1 inch wide. 
  • Dip your fingers in olive oil, then roll date paste lengthwise. Place in the center of the dough lengthwise. 
  • Close the dough all around lengthwise. Then, grab it from one end and roll it in all the way until a full round circular brioche swirl has formed. You can create your own shapes if you wish.

For the final touch

  • For the glaze you're going tp mix the honey and warm water in a wide shallow bowl. Fully brush the top of the brioche.
  • Then, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top or for an easier way you can add the sesame seeds onto a place and dip the glazed brioche in the sesame seeds.
  • Place on a prepared baking sheet and leave the brioche to rest for about 20 minutes. 
  • Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Broil for 2-3 minutes if needed.

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Notes

Tip 1: It's essential to mix warm water, warm milk, yeast, sugar and let them rest for 10 minutes so yeast foams. Make sure milk and water are not too hot. Otherwise, the yeast won't be properly activated.
Tip 2: Making dough depends on the temperature of your home and the flour you're using. If the dough seems too loose, you can slowly add in flour and knead until you get the correct texture.
Tip 4: It is recommended to use a stand mixer with the kneading utensil to ensure the dough is kneaded thoroughly and ingredients are well combined.
Tip 5: Let the dough rest for at least an hour to rise. Brioche will have a fluffy texture once baked.
Tip 6: The glaze is necessary for that final glossy look. It also helps to get that golden color once broiled.
Tip 7: You can broil on high for an extra 2-3 minutes to get the golden color.
Tip 8: Try to use the same measuring cup when preparing the ingredients.