Corona di Brioche is an Italian brioche bread shaped like a crown. It is a soft, slightly sweet dough often made with butter, sugar, and eggs. This delicacy is typically served during special occasions, such as holidays or celebrations. Here’s a basic recipe overview:
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 80g sugar
- 10g salt
- 20g fresh yeast (or 7g dry yeast)
- 200ml warm milk
- 4 eggs
- 100g softened butter
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional for flavor)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- Sugar pearls or almonds for decoration