Fluffy Farro Brioche Bread with Sesame & Poppy Seeds

Farro Brioche Bread Recipe

Category: Yeast Breads
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Instructions

To prepare this delicious Farro Brioche Bread, follow these steps for a soft and fluffy result.

1. Activate the Yeast
   In a small bowl, pour the warm whole milk and add the active dry yeast. Stir gently to dissolve and activate the yeast. If you’re using fresh yeast, use about 12g, dissolving it the same way. Add the sugar to the mixture and stir again to combine.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, combine the farro flour, all-purpose flour, and Manitoba flour. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution.

3. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients
   Gradually pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Add the whole eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing slowly until incorporated. Continue mixing the dough until the liquids are fully absorbed.

4. Add the Salt
   In a separate small cup, dissolve the salt in the 50ml of water. Add this to the dough and mix well until all ingredients are combined.

5. Knead the Dough
   Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and begin kneading. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.

6. First Rise
   Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside, turning it once to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

7. Shape the Dough
   Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 31 cm long. Then, roll the dough tightly into a log shape.

8. Second Rise
   Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan. In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with a tablespoon of milk. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash.

9. Add the Toppings
   Sprinkle sesame seeds and poppy seeds generously over the surface of the bread, pressing them lightly into the dough.

10. Final Proofing
    Let the dough rise again, this time in a warm place with the oven turned off but the light on. Allow it to rise for 40-50 minutes, or until the dough reaches the top of the pan.

11. Baking
    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Once the dough has finished rising, bake it in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

12. Cool and Serve
    Let the bread cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan. Slice it while it’s still warm and enjoy the soft, fluffy texture of your Farro Brioche Bread.

Enjoy your homemade brioche! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a lovely addition to any meal.