Peach Pan Brioche Donut

The peach pan brioche donut is a soft and fragrant leavened sweet, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here I present a classic version that could be Italianized by using, for example, fresh Italian peaches when in season, or an Italian liqueur to flavor the dough.

Ingredients

• 500g of manitoba flour
• 150ml of warm milk
• 100g of sugar
• 100g of soft butter
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 packet of dried brewer’s yeast (7g) or 15g of fresh brewer’s yeast
• Grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence or the seeds of a vanilla bean
• 1 pinch of salt
• Canned peaches to taste or fresh peaches when in season
• Powdered sugar to sprinkle, optional

Preparation

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar.
2. In another large bowl, mix the flour with the remaining sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and pinch of salt.
3. Add the eggs to the center of the flour mixture and start kneading, then pour in the milk with the yeast.
4. When the dough begins to absorb the liquids, add the soft butter in pieces and continue to knead until you have a smooth and homogeneous mass.
5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place away from drafts for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in volume.
6. Meanwhile, cut the syrupy peaches into slices or, if using fresh ones, slice them and let them drain their juice.
7. Take the risen dough and gently incorporate the peach slices.
8. Transfer the dough to a previously buttered and floured donut mold, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35-40 minutes or until the donut is well golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow cooling before unmolding the pan brioche donut, and if you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity

Pan brioche is a recipe that lends itself well to being enriched with various ingredients, such as fresh or dried fruit, chocolate chips, or different flavors. Vary the ingredients based on the season or your preferences to always create something new. Moreover, the secret to a soft donut is to respect the rising times and not overwork the dough while incorporating the fruit.