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Braided Black Cocoa and Peanut Butter Brioche

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 21:07:14 -0700
v122.n030.4
* Exported from MasterCook *

            Bread, Braided Black Cocoa and Peanut Butter Brioche

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Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                cup  whole milk -- 240g (105F/41C to 110F/43C)
   2 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast -- 7g
   2              large  eggs -- 100g
      1/2           cup  unsalted butter -- melted, 113g
   4          teaspoons  vanilla extract -- divided, 16g
   4 3/4           cups  all-purpose flour -- 594g
      1/4           cup  granulated sugar -- 50g
   1         tablespoon  kosher salt -- 9g
      2/3           cup  confectioners' sugar -- 80g
      3/4           cup  confectioners' sugar -- 90g
      2/3           cup  creamy peanut butter -- 170g
   3        tablespoons  unsalted butter -- melted, 42g
      1/2           cup  unsalted butter -- softened, 113g
      1/2           cup  chopped bittersweet chocolate -- melted, 85g
      1/3           cup  black cocoa powder -- 25g
   1              large  egg white -- 30g
   1         tablespoon  water -- 15g

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir 
together warm milk and yeast. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 
5 minutes.

Add eggs, 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter, and 2 teaspoons (8 
grams) vanilla. Add flour, granulated sugar, and salt; beat at low 
speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Switch to the dough hook 
attachment, and beat at low speed until smooth, about 4 minutes.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a 
smooth round. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in 
bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free 
place (75F/24C) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 
2/3 cup (80 grams) confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon (4 
grams) vanilla, and 3 tablespoons (42 grams) melted butter at medium 
speed until smooth. Transfer peanut butter filling to a small bowl; set aside.

Clean bowl of stand mixer and paddle attachment. Using the paddle 
attachment, beat 1/2 cup (113 grams) softened butter, melted 
chocolate, black cocoa, remaining 3/4 cup (90 grams) confectioners' 
sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla at medium speed 
until smooth. Set aside.

Punch down dough, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide 
dough in half (about 555 grams each). Roll half of dough into a 
20x9-inch rectangle. (Keep remaining half covered to prevent it from 
drying out.) Spread peanut butter filling onto dough, leaving a 
1/2-inch border on one long side. Starting on opposite long side, 
roll up dough, jelly roll style; pinch seam to seal. Set aside, 
placing seamside down. Repeat with chocolate filling and remaining 
dough. Using a bench scraper, cut each roll in half lengthwise, 
leaving 1 inch intact at top. Place rolls cut side up, and carefully 
twist dough pieces around each other.

Spray a 10-inch removable-bottom tube pan with cooking spray. Gently 
lift and place dough in prepared pan, circling tube and tucking ends 
under. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75F/24C) until 
puffed, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) 
water. Brush top of dough with egg wash (peanut butter pieces first 
and then chocolate to keep from messing up top).

Bake until top is golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted 
near center registers 190F (88C), 50 to 55 minutes, covering with 
foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool in 
pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Source:
   "Bake from Scratch"
S(Internet address):
   https://www.bakefromscratch.com/braided-black-cocoa-peanut-butter-brioche/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 445 Calories; 20g Fat (41.1% 
calories from fat); 8g Protein; 58g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
87mg Cholesterol; 500mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 4 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2022 - 0312