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A reliable mixer with a dough hook is indispensable for working with brioche. It simplifies the process and ensures even kneading. The base ingredients include fresh yeast, eggs, flour, salt, butter, and sugar. The process begins with breaking six eggs into the mixer bowl, adding a tablespoon of kosher salt, and weighing out the flour—a little over a pound—using a kitchen scale for accuracy.
Fresh yeast can be purchased as a cake or cake-like block, which costs about $5.50 and lasts for weeks in the refrigerator. If you bake frequently, it's economical to buy smaller quantities or find a local bakery that sells fresh yeast.