Sunday, October 4, 2009

Ode to Brioche

Sorry that there is no recipe today, but check out this brioche I recently picked up.....It is an insanely delicious french bread. I have been looking around in bakeries for it lately just to try something new and I finally found it at The Friar's Bakehouse in Bangor, ME.

It is a fantastic treat. I don't think I would buy it all the time because it does have a high butter and egg level, which is obviously why it is so amazing.

A full explanation for those who are interested....

Brioche is a French bread, characterized by a rich, sweet flavor and flaky texture which almost makes it feel like a pastry, rather than a bread. It is often served as a breakfast food, and can be sweet or more savory, depending on how the recipe is manipulated. The sweeter versions of brioche are sometimes confused with cake, but brioche really is a bread, since it is leavened with yeast and kneaded. Many French bakeries sell brioche, and it can also be made at home.


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