Description
Soft, golden, and dusted with powdered sugar, Danubio dolce is a sweet pull-apart brioche perfect for sharing. Lightly sweet and endlessly customizable, it’s a comforting treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 80g granulated sugar
- 180ml whole milk
- 7g active dry yeast
- 80g unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, then slowly mix in flour and salt. Knead in softened butter last until smooth.
- Lightly grease or line a round baking pan with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 20 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball. Optionally fill with jam or chocolate chips. Arrange in the pan slightly apart.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Brush tops with egg wash. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make the dough the night before and refrigerate for easy morning baking.
- Test doneness by tapping the top—it should sound hollow.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Danubio dolce, sweet brioche, Italian pull-apart bread, breakfast bread, sweet rolls