Golden Brioches

• 3 1/2 teaspoons yeast
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup milk warm
• 3 3/4 cups wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 340 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel

1. Pour the yeast, water, and milk in the bread maker, or the mixer bowl, and use a wooden spoon to stir until the yeast dissolves.
2. Add the flour and salt, cover with the lid, and select the kneading program.
3. When a homogeneous dough is formed, add 3 eggs and sugar.
4. Allow the machine to mix all the ingredients well, and then slowly add the butter and fennel.
5. Wait for the program to end.
6. At this point, the dough is very soft and sticky.
7. Remove from the bread-making machine, and place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for about 1 hour.
8. Place the dough on a floured work surface, and knead lightly.
9. Cover again with the plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
10. Punch the dough down in the bowl every 30 minutes until it stops rising. It takes about 2 hours.
11. Then leave the dough covered in the refrigerator, preferably overnight.
12. The next day, remove the dough from the refrigerator, and shape into small balls.
13. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Place each ball of dough in a muffin or cupcake pan.
15. Place the pans on a baking tray, and cover with parchment paper. Let stand for 15 minutes.
16. Whisk 1 egg with a few drops of water, and brush the buns with it.
17. Bake the brioche for 25 to 30 minutes.
18. Remove from oven, and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.

yeast, water, milk, cups wheat flour, salt, eggs, sugar, butter, fennel

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Golden-Brioches-898072 (may not work)