With its cake-like texture and rich flavor, brioche pairs well with coffee, tea or jam. Brioche originated in Brie, a region in northern France famous for Brie cheese. The cheese was once commonly added to the dough to enhance the flavor of brioche. Nowadays, brie is rarely added to the bread's high yeast, egg and butter content. These tricky ingredients make small quantities of the dough are difficult to manage, so many recipes call for larger quantities. Freezing the unnecessary portion of brioche is convenient for later use.
