Brioche with dulce de leche

📝 Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons of butter
• 3 teaspoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of powdered yeast
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (you may also use imitation vanilla extract if you desire)
• 1 teaspoon of water
• 2/3 cup of milk caramel (dulce de leche)
• 3 small apples, peeled and cut into small squares
• Chopped almonds (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the milk and butter until it melts. When milk is lukewarm, add the yeast and dissolve well.
2. 2In a large bowl mix flour, sugar and salt. Add the milk mixture into the center of the mix. Mix well until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
3. 3Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).
4. 4Spread the dough in a rectangular shape over the kitchen counter.
5. 5Place the milk caramel over the dough, extended to cover the whole dough, leaving small edges.
6. 6Add the chopped apples and almonds.
7. 7Roll the whole dough (with filling) into a cylinder shape.
8. 8Cut into 6 equal parts.
9. 9Place these cuts on a baking tray covered with parchment paper (as shown in the last photo).
10. 10Let them stand for 2 hours on the tray (before actually baking them).
11. 11Stir the egg, and brush over each roll with it.
12. 12Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
13. 13Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
14. 14Once ready, transfer the baked cuts to a cooling rack, for them to cool down.