Matcha Brioche Bread with Cream Cheese – Perfect for Brunch

Enjoy a light, delicately scented treat with this matcha brioche swirled with cream cheese. The soft, fluffy crumb pairs beautifully with the subtle bitterness of organic ceremonial matcha and the richness of cream cheese—ideal for a chic brunch or a feel-good breakfast.

Prep & Cooking Time

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Resting time: 2 hours
• Bake time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 2 h 45 minutes

Serves: 6–8

Ingredients

• 500 g flour
• 10 g organic ceremonial matcha
• 10 g fresh baker’s yeast
• 80 g sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 200 ml warm milk
• 100 g softened butter
• 200 g cream cheese
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1. Activate the yeast

   Mix the yeast into the warm milk and let it rest for 10 minutes, until foamy.

2. 2. Knead the dough

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, matcha, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, then the milk mixture. Knead for 5 minutes.

3. 3. Add the butter

   Add the softened butter in pieces and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for 1 h 30, until doubled.

4. 4. Shape

   Knock back the dough, roll into a rectangle, spread with cream cheese mixed with honey, then roll into a log. Place in a buttered tin.

5. 5. Second rise

   Let rise for 30 minutes more under a clean cloth.

6. 6. Bake and glaze

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush the top with the egg yolk mixed with milk. Bake for 25 minutes until beautifully golden.

Nutritional benefits

Rich in complex carbs for energy, this brioche also brings protein and healthy fats from the cream cheese and butter, while matcha adds a concentrated dose of antioxidants.

When to enjoy it

Perfect for a brunch or an indulgent breakfast, paired with a matcha latte or coffee.

Diet-friendly

Suitable for a vegetarian diet. For a lactose-free version, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.

Variations & practical tips

Nutrition facts

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