Blueberry Brioche

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 pack)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (divided)
• 1 cup warm milk
• 10 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons golden syrup (or corn syrup)
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks (or another egg)
• 6 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and plain sugar in warm water. After 10 minutes, add 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, the milk, butter, syrup, and eggs/yolks. Stir well, add flour and salt.

2. 2

   Form a rough ball and knead until smooth. Grease a bowl with oil, add the dough and let rise 1 hour.

3. 3

   Place dough on a floured surface and knead briefly. Roll out into a 10x16 rectangle, sprinkle with blueberries and remaining brown sugar. Roll tightly. Cut into 12 even slices, and squeeze into muffin pans (use two 6 hole pans so that they have room to expand.).

4. 4

   Set aside to rise 15 minutes while your oven preheats to 350. Bake 35 minutes, till golden. Cool, dust with powdered sugar.