BRIOCHE GELATO SANDWICH

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time P1DT4h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yeast
1/2 cup warm water
4 tablespoons sugar
6 eggs
3 teaspoons sea salt
4 1/2 cups organic flour, plus more as necessary
2 sticks unsalted butter (best quality possible!), plus more for greasing baking sheet, at room temperature
Heavy cream, for basting
Your favorite gelato flavors, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix together the yeast and water in a large bowl. Add in the sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time until a bit frothy. Gently beat in the salt and flour, a cup at a time, mixing well. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover the dough and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bring the dough back to room temperature. Meanwhile, prepare a baking sheet for baking with a thick coat of butter, or use parchment paper or a silicone mat if you prefer.
  • When the dough is warm and soft, put it in the bowl of an electric mixer and start to add the softened butter in pieces. Add a bit of flour if it becomes too wet or sticky. It needs to form a dough ball.
  • Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and separate in halves until you have 12 pieces patted into brioche shapes. Place onto the prepared pan. Cover with a warm cloth or leave in a warm place to rise for 2 or more hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake long enough for the rolls to rise, about 20 minutes. Then baste with heavy cream and finish baking until brown, another 10 minutes.
  • Cool and cut in half.
  • Place up to 2 flavors of gelato inside the halved brioche for the perfect gelato sandwich!

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