{"id":"pain_au_beurre_77d666e1d9","slug":"pain-au-beurre","title":"Pain au Beurre","description":"A traditional Martinican butter bread, often served at celebrations or for a luxurious breakfast. This rich, braided brioche is soft, fragrant, and golden brown.","serves":10,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":215,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"lukewarm","notes":"whole","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"125g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4.4","usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"60g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"granulated","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"7g active dry yeast","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry","notes":"active dry","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"room temperature","notes":"One for dough, one for egg wash","group":"Shared","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"10g kosher salt","name":"Kosher Salt","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"kosher","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 pinch ground nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the lukewarm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, the rest of the sugar, salt, and ground nutmeg.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Whisk together the flour, the rest of the sugar, salt, and ground nutmeg","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture, one egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gradually add the softened butter piece by piece while kneading. Knead for 10-15 minutes by hand or 7-10 minutes on medium-low speed with a stand mixer until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides.","group":"Kneading","title":"Gradually add the softened butter piece","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Kneading"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.","group":"First Rise","title":"Place the dough in a greased bowl","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"First Rise"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Punch down the dough to release air. Divide the dough into three or more equal parts. Roll them into long ropes and braid them tightly together. Place the braid on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Cover the braided loaf and let it rise again for 45-60 minutes.","group":"Second Rise","title":"Cover the braided loaf and let it rise again","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Second Rise"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Beat the remaining egg and brush it generously over the loaf. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Pain au beurre is traditionally served with Martinican 'Chocolat Commun' (a thick, spicy hot chocolate). The braiding style can vary, with the 'pomme de pain' (pineapple/clover shape) being a popular variation.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Martinican"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["stand mixer","baking sheet","parchment paper","pastry brush"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"loaf","note":"Large braided loaf"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge overnight for the first rise for better flavor."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. 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