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Published: Jun 10, 2021 ยท Last Updated On: Mar 7, 2025 by Natasha Minocha

Eggless Brioche

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As much bread as a pastry, the eggless brioche was simply a beautiful, stunning, gorgeous feast for all the senses. The sight, scent, sound, and feel of every soft, buttery morsel with a crispy golden crust sends you into raptures. But the true sign of a successful brioche is when you canโ€™t wait for the knife and dive directly into the loaf to tear bite-sized chunks.

Eggless Brioche

Iโ€™ve made brioche rolls before, but not a loaf. After I bought one from my usual bakery for the Classic French Toast, it got me thinking โ€“ it was high time I baked it at home.ย 

And believe me, nothing compares to what you make at home and what you get in the stores. Itโ€™s not merely the taste โ€“ thatโ€™s one hundred percent heavenly and did I mention rapturous? It is the glossy dough that feels almost like putty in the hands. You canโ€™t help but interact with it. 

Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe
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  • What is brioche?
  • How to make eggless brioche?
  • Baking the eggless briocheย 
  • Variations of eggless brioche recipe
  • Serving the eggless brioche
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

What is brioche?

Brioche is a classic French bread. It comes within the Viennoiserie category as the dough is yeast-risen. It is also an enriched bread as it contains butter, egg, and milk in godly amounts. 

The dough swallows up far more butter than you think possible. Itโ€™s practically like youโ€™re pouring it in. But thatโ€™s what forms the super tender, matte crust with a rich, soft, and flaky crumb.

I did have some misgivings about working with a dough that required so much butter ( so much !!) in this blistering June heat. But despite the high temperatures in my kitchen, it held up nicely. 

So, donโ€™t put off baking a brioche if your corner of the world is equally scorching hot. The dough is a delight to work with. Youโ€™ll fall in love with the dough first, the bread second. But I get ahead of myself, back to the recipe.

Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

How to make eggless brioche?

I adapted this recipe from Rainbow Nourishment. While her loaf is completely vegan, mine is simply eggless and refined sugar-free. If you want a traditional recipe with eggs, see my orange brioche rolls.

You can make brioche dough by hand, but if you have a stand mixer, I urge you to hunt it down and use it. It will cut down your effort to a great, great degree. 

Make the brioche dough

  • Sprinkle some yeast on top of lukewarm milk (the little heat helps the yeast bloom) and stir thoroughly.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes until the yeast has activated and you can see bubbles. 
  • In the meantime, combine flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and butter (has to be softened but not melting) in the large bowl of your stand mixer. 
  • Add the activated yeast, then knead for a good 12 to 14 minutes. 
  • Once the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl, it is just about there. 
  • Knead for a few minutes more till you have a supple, sticky dough that when stretched thin, doesnโ€™t tear and is very manageable. 
Steps for making Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

Hand knead: if you donโ€™t have a stand mixer, hands work well enough. When you get tired, take a break for a few minutes. Cover the dough with a damp kitchen napkin and come back to it when youโ€™re ready to knead some more.

I couldnโ€™t resist getting my hands in it, because itโ€™s so hypnotizing to watch the shaggy, scraggly mess of flour and eggs transform into a silken dough. So, after the stand mixer was done, I turned it over on a lightly floured surface and kneaded it again for 2 to 3 minutes. 

First rise: Put the dough in a bowl and cover it with a damp kitchen napkin. It is important that you let the volume increase close to double. 

So, let it rest in a warm corner till it doubles in size. Because the dough contains butter, it will rise only in a warm place โ€“ mine did it delightfully in an hour. 

Proofed dough for making Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

Baking the eggless brioche 

  • Take out the risen dough on a minimally floured surface (less flour prevents white streaks).
  • Punch it down gently and divide it into four equal parts. 
  • Roll each into a log, making sure the size fits your tin, width-wise. 

Second rise: Grease the tin and dust it with flour. Place the logs inside and cover with a damp napkin. Let it stand till the dough is puffy again. Youโ€™ll see it peeking over the rim of the loaf tin in about 20 to 30 mins.

Bake in a preheated oven for half an hour. Make sure to keep an eye on it from 25 minutes onwards.

Shaped dough for Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe
Ready for baking Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

Variations of eggless brioche recipe

Flour: I used all-purpose flour, but whole wheat flour is a great option. You can even use both of them together. 

It is the gluten strands that absorb the tons of butter in brioche, which is why I havenโ€™t tried it with gluten-free flour. But, if you have or have seen a recipe for it, drop it in the comments.

Sugar: As always, I prefer raw sugar. But you can switch it with regular or cane sugar. 

Milk: My lactose-intolerant self decided to stick with almond milk. Feel free to substitute it with regular milk and if youโ€™re making vegan brioche with plant-based milk.

Butter: My recipe has regular, salted butter. You can use unsalted butter but do add salt to the ingredients if that is the case. For vegan brioche, try olive oil or plant-based butter as a replacement for butter. 

Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe
Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

Serving the eggless brioche

Eggless brioche needs no embellishmentโ€”itโ€™s perfect on its own and eaten as-is. But if you want to give it a touch more richness and shiny glaze, brush it with honey immediately after you take the loaf out of the oven. 

Let it sit in the tin for a few minutes. Turn it out and then cool. Slice it thin and toast or be like us โ€“ pull apart by mouthfuls and enjoy it warm. 

Just in case you have leftovers, use it to make French toast. Lamentably, no one at my home let me save even a slice to even think about making a sandwich or chocolate bread pudding.ย 

Because according to the kids, eggless brioche is not bread. It is an impossibly yummy delicacy that from now on weโ€™ll have as a treat.

Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this eggless brioche as much as we do!

๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Eggless Brioche

Eggless Brioche

Natasha Minocha
As much bread as a pastry, the eggless brioche is simply a beautiful, stunning, gorgeous feast for all the senses. The sight, scent, sound, and feel of every soft, buttery morsel with a crispy golden crust sends you into raptures.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Bread
Cuisine European, French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Raw sugar
  • 2/3 cup Butter, softened I used salted butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Almond milk, lukewarm You can use any milk you prefer
  • 1 tbsp Dried active yeast
  • 1 tbsp Honey/ Maple syrup Optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the milk and yeast in a small bowl. Keep in a draft-free place for 5 -10 minutes until frothy.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, vanilla extract, butter, and the yeast milk mixture in the bowl of your stand mixer.
  • Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
    You can also knead this dough with your hands on a floured work surface.
  • Add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Add more milk if it seems dry.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes with your hands. This step is ooptional, but I like to do this to get a better feel of the dough.
  • Shape the dough in a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and place in a draft-free area to rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has doubled, turn it out on a lightly floured surface and gently knead for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal-sized portions. Shape into logs, wide enough to fit into your loaf pan.
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan ( 9" x 5" ). Place the dough rolls in the pan. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let it rise again until puffy, for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven at 250 C.
  • When the dough is puffed, place in the oven, reduce the heat to 180C and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • The bread should be golden brown and the bottom should sound hollow when tapped.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately brush on some honey or maple syrup. Leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes, before turning out on a cooling rack.
  • Cool for another 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe has been adapted from Rainbow Nourishments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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Eggless Brioche | easy eggless brioche loaf recipe

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  1. Mary Golmon says

    July 07, 2024 at 3:55 am

    Hi! What if your oven is not C?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      July 08, 2024 at 2:07 pm

      Hi Mary, this bread bakes at 180 C, which is 350 F.

      Reply
  2. Celeste D Sanders says

    January 24, 2024 at 9:43 am

    Can I make this recipe and a bread machine?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      January 24, 2024 at 10:44 am

      I really am not sure, Celeste. Since I don't own one, I'm not aware of the working of it. Maybe you can check the manual of your machine?

      Reply
  3. Kerry says

    December 05, 2023 at 6:19 pm

    Hi could I use this dough to make cinnamon rolls do you think?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 06, 2023 at 3:29 pm

      Yes, this dough would work very well for cinnamon rolls! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Tala says

    February 27, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    If I wanted to make this egg free version into rolls , can I just roll it, spread strawberry jam for instance and twist it into buns like the orange rolls you made?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 28, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Hi Tala, I think that will work wonderfully well! Please do share how they turned out. Thank you for following along. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • Tasneem says

      November 03, 2023 at 9:20 pm

      The baking should be done on which rack?? Middle or lower most?

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        November 06, 2023 at 2:35 pm

        I usually bake on the middle rack for even baking. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  5. Nithya says

    January 17, 2022 at 10:29 pm

    May I know your 1 cup measurement is equivalent to how many grams?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      January 27, 2022 at 11:50 am

      Hi Nithya, 1 cup of all-purpose flour is equivalent to 125 gms. Hope this helps. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Meghan says

    June 14, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    I was dreaming about this as soon as you posted, made it today! SO wonderful, thank you for sharing! I am going to add more honey on top next time to make it sweeter, great as dessert that way ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      June 15, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      Oh, that's so wonderful to hear, Meghan. Thanks so much! Extra honey on top would be great!! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Easyfoodsmith says

    June 12, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    The brioche looks absolutely gorgeous and perfect! I am pinning this right away ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      June 14, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Oh thank you, Taruna! This was really a dream to make. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did:)

      Reply
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