Definition

Noun: A type of light, soft, and slightly sweet bread roll, enriched with a high proportion of eggs and butter, giving it a rich, tender crumb and a golden color.

Usage

The word "brioche" is used as a countable noun to refer to individual rolls or loaves of this specific bread. It is often eaten for breakfast or as a pastry.

Examples

• For breakfast, she had a warm brioche with jam and coffee.
• The bakery is famous for its buttery, golden brioches.
• The recipe calls for six eggs to make the brioche dough rich and yellow.

Advanced Usage

• "Brioche dough": Refers to the specific enriched yeast dough used to make brioche, which is also the base for other pastries.
  • The chef used brioche dough to make both the loaf and the cinnamon rolls.
• "Brioche-style": Used to describe other baked goods that are made in a similar rich, eggy style.
  • They served a brioche-style burger bun.

Variants and Related Words

• Brioche-like (adj): Having qualities similar to brioche, such as being rich, eggy, and soft.
  • The cake had a surprisingly brioche-like texture.

Synonyms

• Enriched bread: A general term for breads made with dairy, eggs, or sugar.
• Viennoiserie: A French term for baked goods made from a yeast-leavened dough similar to brioche (e.g., croissants, pain au chocolat). Brioche is a classic example.

Different Meanings

The word "brioche" does not have significantly different meanings. Its primary and almost exclusive use is for the specific bread product described. In historical or figurative contexts, its richness has sometimes been used as a symbol of luxury or indulgence.

Noun

1. a light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet