Cheesy Garlic Brioche

Ingredients

• 1100 ml warm milk(103g)
• 215 g granulated sugar(15g)
• 33 g instant dry yeast(3g)
• 41 large egg(50g)
• 5250 g all purpose flour(250g)
• 61.5 tablespoon all purpose flour (extra)(12g)
• 70.5 teaspoon salt(3g)
• 80.25 teaspoon basil(0.5g)
• 90.25 teaspoon oregano(0.5g)
• 100.25 teaspoon garlic powder(0.8g)
• 1150 g unsalted butter, softened(50g)
• 1275 g unsalted butter, softened (for filling)(75g)
• 130.5 clove garlic, minced(2g)
• 140.125 teaspoon basil (for filling)(0.25g)
• 150.125 teaspoon oregano (for filling)(0.25g)
• 160.1 teaspoon salt (for filling)(0.6g)
• 170.5 teaspoon parsley (for filling)(0.5g)
• 186 tablespoon mozzarella cheese(60g)
• 191 tablespoon parsley (for topping)(2g)

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and instant dry yeast. Stir until the yeast dissolves, then add the egg and mix well.
2. 2Add the all purpose flour, salt, basil, oregano, and garlic powder. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Gradually knead in the softened butter until the dough becomes smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes using a stand mixer).
4. 4Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Prepare the garlic butter filling: In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, salt, basil, oregano, parsley, and minced garlic. Transfer to a piping bag if desired.
6. 6Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 portions (about 75g each) and shape each into a ball.
7. 7Roll out each ball into a rectangle. Pipe or spread the garlic butter filling down the center.
8. 8Add 2–3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese over the filling, then fold the dough over to enclose it. Seal the edges tightly.
9. 9Using a knife, cut the bottom part of the dough into thin strips, then wrap toward the top to form a braided effect. Pinch both ends to keep the filling sealed.
10. 10Arrange the rolls on a lined baking pan, cover, and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes, or until puffy.
11. 11Brush the tops with egg wash, then bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes, or until golden.
12. 12Melt any leftover garlic butter filling and brush it over the warm rolls. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy while warm.