Divine Yogurt Swirl Brioche: A Versatile Delight for All Your Sweet Cravings

This recipe puts a sublime twist on traditional brioche by incorporating yogurt into the dough, resulting in a wonderfully soft and moist texture. Whether you choose to fill these delicious swirls with rich chocolate spread, fruity jam, or simply dust them with powdered sugar, they offer a customizable treat that is sure to satisfy any palate. The aroma of freshly baked brioche, enhanced with a hint of rum, makes these swirls a true sensory delight.

Why you'll love it:

Adding yogurt not only enriches the flavor of these brioche swirls, but also ensures that they stay moist and tender for days. The versatility of filling options allows you to cater to different tastes or use whatever you have on hand. Plus, the process of shaping the dough into swirls adds a playful element to your baking, making this recipe both fun to make and eat. Each bite is a perfect blend of sweetness and soft, doughy texture.

Perfect occasion:

These Yogurt Swirl Buns are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack any time of day. They are particularly suitable for special occasions like Mother's Day, Easter or Christmas morning. Serve them at a family gathering or pack them for a picnic: they're sure to be a hit in any setting.

Decorating Tips:

For an elegant presentation, serve these brioches fresh from the oven, lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. If you opted for toppings, you can pour a little icing on top corresponding to the flavor: chocolate for the Nutella-filled swirls or a fruit icing for the jam-filled ones. Garnishing with some edible flowers or mint leaves can also add a touch of sophistication.

Ingredients:

200 g strong flour
200 g all-purpose flour

Half a cube of fresh yeast
125 g of whole yogurt
200 ml of water

50g butter
90 g of sugar
A hint of rum flavor

For the filling:

Chocolate spread or jam (your choice)
Optional powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flours, yeast, yogurt, water, sugar and rum flavoring. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Add the butter towards the end and knead until you have a smooth dough. Let the dough rise until it doubles in volume.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut it into strips and shape into swirls. Let the swirls rise for 30 minutes.
Brush the surface of each swirl with a mixture of egg yolk and a little milk.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) with the fan on for about 20 minutes.

Once cooked, fill or garnish as desired with your choice of chocolate spread, jam or simply a dusting of powdered sugar.

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