Brioche
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹiːˈaʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brioche is a noun meaning (countable and uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.
Meaning
(countable and uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.
More Meanings
- (countable) A knitted cushion for the feet.
Example Sentences
She sat him at the table in the saloon, then unobtrusively she made him tea and brought him slices of brioche spread with lock keeper’s honey.
French brioche dough is especially rich in butter and eggs. It's often retarded […] for 6–18 hours to stiffen it, then rolled out and briefly rested.
Word Forms
- brioches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dough, toasted, bruffin, bread, boule, bakery.
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