Fudgy Pistachio Brioche Roll with Sesame Crunch
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, slowly mix the dry ingredients while adding the yeast mixture. Add eggs one by one until fully incorporated. Mix for about 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Gradually add the softened butter, mixing on low speed until fully blended into the dough. Scrape down the sides as needed. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
- Once the dough is ready, fold in the pistachio paste until fully combined.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface (about 1 cm thick).
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Shape it into a spiral or coil as preferred, then place it seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cover again with plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
- In a small bowl, mix sesame seeds with a touch of sugar, then sprinkle over the brioche before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Check doneness with a toothpick—the center should be moist but not wet.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack.
- Slice the brioche roll into neat pieces. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish as desired before serving.