Brioche

1

In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water

2

In another bowl, mix together milk, butter, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and salt

3

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until homogeneous

4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic

5

Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn it to coat the entire surface

6

Cover and let rise for an hour or until doubled in volume

7

Divide into 20 portions, shape each one into a ball, and place on a floured surface

Assembly

1

Gently press each ball with your hand, as if separating it from the rest of the dough, creating a 'pocket' in the mass

2

Place the dough into a mini brioche mold and, using your fingers, press the larger portion of dough to form a cavity in the center

3

Fill the smaller portion of dough into the cavity and brush with egg yolk

Let rest for an additional 15 minutes

4

Preheat oven to medium temperature and bake for 25 minutes or until golden.