Our most favorite and popular recipe for a simple and sweet brioche, quickly homemade as a delicious sweet Sunday bread, also suitable for beginners. Enjoy baking our brioche recipe for a delicious, moist and fluffy brioche with dry yeast.
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Below you will find my recipe for a simple sweet Brioche quickly homemade as a delicious Sunday bread. My simple recipe for a delicious sweet brioche with dry yeast.
Sweet yeast bread — süßes Hefebrot — is the everyday German answer to brioche: a bit less butter, a bit less fuss, and just as good sliced and toasted for breakfast. It is the dough behind braids, Easter breads and countless filled bakes.
Enriched doughs rise more slowly than lean ones, because fat and sugar both slow yeast down. That is normal, and rushing it with extra yeast gives you a bread that tastes yeasty. Give it the time it asks for, keep the dough on the cool side while shaping, and brush with egg wash before baking for the deep glossy crust. It freezes well sliced.
First, gently fold yeast into the flour and stir lightly.
Then add the sugar, two medium eggs, milk, margarine (or butter) and salt.
Mix well with the stand mixer (dough hook) until a firm dough is formed.
Then let the dough rise for about 50-60 minutes (warm place - without drafts). Start 50 minutes timer here
The dough should have doubled in the meantime. Then pour into a greased loaf pan.
Cover and let rise in the pan for another 15 minutes. Start 15 minutes timer
In the meantime oven already preheat to 180 °C.
Bake the Brioche at 180 °C for about 45 minutes. Start 45 minutes timer here
After 10 minutes you can cut the Brioche for a nicer breaking edge (it is best to moisten the knife shortly before, so it goes through the dough more easily). Start 10 minutes timer here
After baking, let the Brioche cool briefly in the pan, then remove it upside down from the pan and let it cool further on a cooling rack.
Nutrition per serving
125kcal
3 gFat
22 gCarbs
2 gProtein
6 gSugar
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Our best sweet brioche recipe
Ingredients:
500g flour (405)
1 packet dry yeast (stir in)
140g sugar
1 pinch of salt
2 eggs (size M)
200ml lukewarm milk
75g fluffy margarine
180°C (top/bottom heat) Bake for 50 minutes
Preparation and baking instructions:
First, gently fold a sachet of yeast into the flour and stir gently.
Then add the sugar, the two medium eggs, the milk, the margarine (or butter) and the salt.
Mix well with the mixer (dough hook) until a firm dough is formed.
Let the dough rise for about 1 hour (in a warm place without drafts – at room temperature).
The dough should have doubled in the meantime and then put it into a greased loaf pan.
Let it rise again for about 15 minutes covered in the form (in the meantime preheat the oven)
bake the sweet bread for 45 minutes at 180°C (top/bottom heat)
after about 10-15 minutes you can cut the dough for a nicer broken edge (it is best to moisten the knife)
Simple sweet Brioche recipe – My baking recipe
Today I’m sharing with you my favorite recipe for a sweet yeast loaf. I grew up in Düsseldorf and there from a young age the sweet bread belonged to a perfect morning simply, preferably to my home-cooked strawberry jam.
However, when I moved away from Düsseldorf and tried rather tasteless white breads, I started to bake my own sweet yeast bread. Even though I had respect for yeast in the beginning, I have now found an easy recipe that I now like to bake again and again.
You don’t need any extraordinary ingredients and you don’t need much time to prepare it. That’s why the Brioche is so popular when you realize in the early evening that you need another loaf for the next day.
A sweet Brioche is always part of our table at all big family gatherings and family breakfasts. I have other recipes of delicious Hefestuten that I am happy to show you as well, however this Hefestuten recipe is one of my favorites.
German Bread is popular all over the world and I too miss the sweet buttery brioche when I haven’t eaten it in a long time. I’ll show you how to easily make this delicious bread yourself and how quickly you can have the bread dough ready.
Of course, I prefer to eat the Brioche freshly baked, because then it is still really fluffy and soft. On top of it I sometimes spread just a little butter or Nutella and jam. At lunchtime, I then prefer a mild cheese or cream cheese as a spread and, of course, boiled eggs always fit perfectly – but for that there is also the special “Easter bread recipe“.
If you want to bake the sweet bread the night before so you don’t have to get up extra early on Sunday, it’s a good idea to bake the fluffy bread before dinner and then let it cool for a few hours. Then wrap it in aluminum foil and the bread will still be absolutely fresh for breakfast, as if it just came out of the oven.
You can also easily freeze the Brioche if you want it to stay fresh longer. I like to bake this recipe over and over again, and I also like it when the bread gets a little firmer after a while, since you can then easily cut the Brioche into thinner slices.
You can add 150g of raisins to the dough recipe if you wish, but then you should reduce the sugar to only 100g. Instead of milk you can use whipped cream, instead of margarine you can use butter.
If you want to experience a very special Brioche, you should definitely try the Brioche as Easter bread. A little sweeter – but perfect for Easter with guests.
Have fun trying it out!
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SSigrid T.2 years ago
I baked the sweet loaf with spelt flour instead of wheat flour. It worked really well too. It’s just a bit darker, but tastes really delicious. I simply tolerate spelt better than wheat flour.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Hi Sigrid,
absolutely — thanks for the tip and the heads-up, and of course it works with spelt flour too…
Best,
Vanessa
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JJenny S.5 years ago
So delicious and fluffy! The sweet bread is a hit — can you freeze it?
Thanks for your reply
Best, Jenny
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thank you, Jenny. You can freeze the sweet bread, or whatever’s left of it, really well. It’s best to freeze it whole (unsliced) in a large freezer bag or wrapped in foil. Just take it out of the freezer in the evening and let it thaw overnight, and by morning it’s almost like freshly baked. So you can freeze the sweet bread with no worries at all.
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BBarbara K.2 years ago
This recipe is perfect, Vanessa! Thank you so much for sharing it. My family loved it beyond words, and it’s definitely going to be baked again!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Barbara, for the feedback.
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VVerena K.2 years ago
This sweet bread is a total hit! Sweet, soft and perfect – a new favorite recipe!
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
So happy to hear it, Verena
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TTina1 year ago
Hi,
I’d love to try the sweet bread recipe… how big is the loaf pan?
Thanks in advance!
Warm wishes
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VVanessaTeam1 year ago
We usually bake the sweet bread in a 30cm loaf pan – though it also looks great in a smaller 25cm pan when it rises nicely. Just to be safe, you might want to put some parchment paper under the pan in case anything spills over in the oven. Good luck giving it a try, Tina.
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MMartina W.5 years ago
A real highlight! Fluffy, sweet, and easy to make — would cinnamon work in it too?
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Dear Martina, I’m so glad you like the sweet bread! I’ve personally never tried the recipe with cinnamon, but I can imagine the two would go really well together. You could add just a hint of it right into the dough, like vanilla, or you could even roll the dough out a bit, spread on a layer of sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and roll it up — though you’d need more flour for rolling it out, since otherwise the dough gets too sticky. That can unfortunately make the sweet bread turn out a little drier, but definitely give it a try sometime.
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AArina2 years ago
The best sweet bread recipe I’ve found so far! So delicious!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Arina!
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MMichele4 years ago
Super delicious! Great recipe!
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BBritta1 year ago
A masterpiece! This sweet bread is soft, delicious, and unbeatable – thanks for sharing!
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VVanessaTeam1 year ago
Thank you for your kind comment, Britta. Enjoy the sweet bread!
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AAnni2 years ago
Perfect recipe. Would love more sweet bread and sweet loaf recipes. Thanks!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Anni. There are sure to be lots more sweet bread recipes to come. I just love these loaves way too much for that not to happen…
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KKatrin S.2 years ago
My sweet bread didn’t turn out quite as pretty as yours, but it sure tasted good. The recipe is really easy and quick to make. Please share more recipes like this one, way better than the bakery around the corner!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Katrin.
I don’t even want to count how many times I’ve baked this sweet bread already. An absolute classic, but always such a favorite with family and friends.
I can promise you there will be plenty more recipes like this one, and you’ll be able to skip the trip to the bakery around the corner 🙂
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VValtery2 years ago
Really good bread, delicious!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much
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PPatricia2 years ago
Awesome! Really love your recipe! All the best for your blog
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MMelanie6 years ago
This sweet bread is a dream! Fluffy, sweet, and perfect for cozy days — thank you!
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
That’s true, the sweet bread always tastes especially good to me in the fall and winter too. Enjoy it, Melanie.
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TTobi2 years ago
Wonderful sweet bread! Fluffy, sweet, and just great, a recipe that always turns out!
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
Thanks so much for your feedback, Tobi. Glad to hear the baking went smoothly.
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FFranziska B.6 years ago
What a wonderful sweet bread! Soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast — my family loves it!
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
That really makes me so happy, Franziska — thank you for your feedback!
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UUrsula G.2 years ago
Dear Vanessa!
I baked your sweet bread for the first time and it was super delicious. Mine came out a little darker than yours, but hey, now I’ve got a reason to bake another one!
Best from Ulm
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Hi Ursula,
if that isn’t a good reason 🙂 and the weekend is right around the corner for the next sweet loaf…
How dark it gets is unfortunately something you can never fully control, since every oven is a little different… the only thing that helps is trial and error (but I think there are worse things in life)
Have a lovely weekend,
Vanessa
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CCarina6 years ago
This sweet bread is fluffy and delicious — a perfect recipe!
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
Thank you so much, Carina
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PPetra2 years ago
I baked this sweet bread for the first time today and it’s very delicious!!
Can you reduce the sugar in the recipe a bit if the loaf seems too sweet? My husband found it a little too sweet.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam3 years ago
Dear Petra,
thank you so much for your feedback — and of course you can use less sugar. I’ve also baked this recipe with just 90g or 100g of sugar, especially when you might want to serve the sweet bread in the evening or just don’t like things quite so sweet.
All my best and Happy Easter.
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AAnisha2 years ago
Thanks for the recipe. It turned out really well.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Anisha!
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IIndi2 years ago
So delicious! Thanks!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Indi
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GGregor2 years ago
My wife baked the sweet bread for the first time this past weekend. It was really delicious and our kids loved it too! Wishing the Mygermanbakery team a wonderful new week.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thanks so much for the feedback, Gregor, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful week too.
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BBarbara G.2 years ago
Best sweet bread recipe I’ve tried so far! I love your loaf!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Barbara!
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AAnisa2 years ago
Really good recipe. It was delicious! Thanks
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Anisa
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LLukas6 years ago
Awesome recipe! The sweet bread is sweet, fluffy, and just irresistible — fantastic!
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
Thank you so much, Lukas
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HHildegard7 months ago
The recipe is fantastic. The bread is so tasty and fluffy. Just baked it again 😊 Best
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VVanessaTeam7 months ago
Thank you so much, Hildegard, for your comment…
I love baking this sweet bread again and again too…
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AAnna H.2 years ago
Baked it for the first time and it’s better than the one from the bakery here in our village. Already looking forward to next weekend with your sweet bread again!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Anna, I’m so glad the recipe is such a hit with you and that it’ll be baked again next weekend. Have fun with it!
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AAnke M.4 years ago
A sweet dream! The sweet bread is moist, delicious, and quick to make – my guests loved it!
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VVanessaTeam4 years ago
I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the bread recipe, Anke.
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SSaskia M.4 years ago
Baked it for the first time last night and it tastes better than the one from our bakery. My kids love your sweet bread! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!
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FFabian4 years ago
Wonderful! The sweet bread is fluffy and tastes great — perfect for the weekend!
Thanks for sharing!
Fabian
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VVanessaTeam4 years ago
Thank you, Fabian! I love baking it on the weekend for breakfast too.
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SSylvia5 years ago
This sweet bread is genius! Soft, sweet, and perfect with coffee — a keeper!
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
So glad you like the sweet bread recipe, Sylvia.
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NNicole8 months ago
I don’t think I quite nailed it – my dough was super sticky and kind of soft. But I also had to mix all-purpose (405) and bread flour (550), and I was 10g short on butter (thought I still had enough of everything). Could that be why?
I’m heading out to restock my supplies and I’ll give it another try, because overall the recipe looks great and really easy to follow.
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VVanessaTeam8 months ago
Hi Nicole,
that could actually be the reason, either because there wasn’t enough liquid or it bound up differently. Another thing that can always cause it is kneading too long or not long enough.
My first sweet loaf definitely didn’t look anything like the ones I make now 🙂 – but with a little practice this sweet bread pretty much always turns out.
Best wishes
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CCarolin K.2 years ago
Hi Vanessa,
this sweet bread is super delicious, and I’m from Düsseldorf too and know those wonderful bakeries in the old town, but once you no longer live in Düsseldorf, you really miss that good loaf. Your recipe is the perfect substitute and it’s now a regular part of my weekends. So delicious, and I keep coming back to it… Thank you!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Dear Carolin,
thank you so much for your message, and you’re right, the bakeries in the old town were always so good and I missed that delicious sweet bread for a long time. Whenever I visit my old hometown I still love to stop by, but this recipe makes for a really good alternative. I’m so happy if I could bring back a little piece of home for you.
Best
Vanessa
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SSteffi H.2 years ago
So good! The sweet bread is fluffy and sweet – can you cut back on the yeast?
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
Thanks so much, Steffi, I’m so glad you like the recipe! I haven’t tried it with less yeast yet, but if you do, I’d plan for a little more resting time for the dough, and just know the bread might not rise quite as nicely. Give it a try and slowly work your way toward the perfect amount of yeast for you.
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RRamona3 years ago
Wonderfully fluffy and sweet! The sweet bread is top-notch — please, more recipes like this!
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VVanessaTeam3 years ago
Thank you, Ramona — this definitely won’t be the last tasty sweet bread recipe.
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CCornelia3 years ago
I just baked the sweet bread (with spelt flour, 630).
We thought it was delicious with the jam I made over the last few days.
I’ll be baking this one often.
Thank you so much for the recipe.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam3 years ago
Dear Cornelia,
thank you so much for your feedback — I’ve already baked the spelt flour version too.
Have fun with more recipes on MyGermanBakery!
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JJulia S.3 years ago
My kids’ favorite sweet bread. On Sundays it goes with Nutella and strawberry jam. Thanks for the recipe! My sweet loaf still doesn’t look as pretty as yours, but it tastes great!
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam3 years ago
Oh I can totally imagine that, Julia. Right now the chocolate rolls ( https://www.einfacherezepte.tv/bestes-schokobroetchen-rezept-einfach-lecker/ ) are at the top of my list, and your kids would probably love them too…
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AAgnes4 years ago
This sweet bread has been a Sunday staple in our house for more than two years now. Just like from a bakery, only fresher! Do you make any other sweet breads or loaves? On Saturday I’m going to try your muffins with our kids. They look super delicious! Best of luck with your new blog. I’ve always loved your baking recipes on your old site. So nice that you can leave a comment here now! All the best to you!
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DDenise5 years ago
The sweet bread is fantastic! So sweet and soft that it was gone in no time — great recipe!
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thank you, Denise! I’m so glad you (and everyone) enjoyed the recipe.
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Comments 74
I baked the sweet loaf with spelt flour instead of wheat flour. It worked really well too. It’s just a bit darker, but tastes really delicious. I simply tolerate spelt better than wheat flour.
Hi Sigrid,
absolutely — thanks for the tip and the heads-up, and of course it works with spelt flour too…
Best,
Vanessa
So delicious and fluffy! The sweet bread is a hit — can you freeze it?
Thanks for your reply
Best, Jenny
Thank you, Jenny. You can freeze the sweet bread, or whatever’s left of it, really well. It’s best to freeze it whole (unsliced) in a large freezer bag or wrapped in foil. Just take it out of the freezer in the evening and let it thaw overnight, and by morning it’s almost like freshly baked. So you can freeze the sweet bread with no worries at all.
This recipe is perfect, Vanessa! Thank you so much for sharing it. My family loved it beyond words, and it’s definitely going to be baked again!
Thank you so much, Barbara, for the feedback.
This sweet bread is a total hit! Sweet, soft and perfect – a new favorite recipe!
So happy to hear it, Verena
Hi,
I’d love to try the sweet bread recipe… how big is the loaf pan?
Thanks in advance!
Warm wishes
We usually bake the sweet bread in a 30cm loaf pan – though it also looks great in a smaller 25cm pan when it rises nicely. Just to be safe, you might want to put some parchment paper under the pan in case anything spills over in the oven. Good luck giving it a try, Tina.
A real highlight! Fluffy, sweet, and easy to make — would cinnamon work in it too?
Dear Martina, I’m so glad you like the sweet bread! I’ve personally never tried the recipe with cinnamon, but I can imagine the two would go really well together. You could add just a hint of it right into the dough, like vanilla, or you could even roll the dough out a bit, spread on a layer of sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and roll it up — though you’d need more flour for rolling it out, since otherwise the dough gets too sticky. That can unfortunately make the sweet bread turn out a little drier, but definitely give it a try sometime.
The best sweet bread recipe I’ve found so far! So delicious!
Thank you so much, Arina!
Super delicious! Great recipe!
A masterpiece! This sweet bread is soft, delicious, and unbeatable – thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind comment, Britta. Enjoy the sweet bread!
Perfect recipe. Would love more sweet bread and sweet loaf recipes. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Anni. There are sure to be lots more sweet bread recipes to come. I just love these loaves way too much for that not to happen…
My sweet bread didn’t turn out quite as pretty as yours, but it sure tasted good. The recipe is really easy and quick to make. Please share more recipes like this one, way better than the bakery around the corner!
Thank you so much, Katrin.
I don’t even want to count how many times I’ve baked this sweet bread already. An absolute classic, but always such a favorite with family and friends.
I can promise you there will be plenty more recipes like this one, and you’ll be able to skip the trip to the bakery around the corner 🙂
Really good bread, delicious!
Thank you so much
Awesome! Really love your recipe! All the best for your blog
This sweet bread is a dream! Fluffy, sweet, and perfect for cozy days — thank you!
That’s true, the sweet bread always tastes especially good to me in the fall and winter too. Enjoy it, Melanie.
Wonderful sweet bread! Fluffy, sweet, and just great, a recipe that always turns out!
Thanks so much for your feedback, Tobi. Glad to hear the baking went smoothly.
What a wonderful sweet bread! Soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast — my family loves it!
That really makes me so happy, Franziska — thank you for your feedback!
Dear Vanessa!
I baked your sweet bread for the first time and it was super delicious. Mine came out a little darker than yours, but hey, now I’ve got a reason to bake another one!
Best from Ulm
Hi Ursula,
if that isn’t a good reason 🙂 and the weekend is right around the corner for the next sweet loaf…
How dark it gets is unfortunately something you can never fully control, since every oven is a little different… the only thing that helps is trial and error (but I think there are worse things in life)
Have a lovely weekend,
Vanessa
This sweet bread is fluffy and delicious — a perfect recipe!
Thank you so much, Carina
I baked this sweet bread for the first time today and it’s very delicious!!
Can you reduce the sugar in the recipe a bit if the loaf seems too sweet? My husband found it a little too sweet.
Dear Petra,
thank you so much for your feedback — and of course you can use less sugar. I’ve also baked this recipe with just 90g or 100g of sugar, especially when you might want to serve the sweet bread in the evening or just don’t like things quite so sweet.
All my best and Happy Easter.
Thanks for the recipe. It turned out really well.
Thank you so much, Anisha!
So delicious! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Indi
My wife baked the sweet bread for the first time this past weekend. It was really delicious and our kids loved it too! Wishing the Mygermanbakery team a wonderful new week.
Thanks so much for the feedback, Gregor, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful week too.
Best sweet bread recipe I’ve tried so far! I love your loaf!
Thank you so much, Barbara!
Really good recipe. It was delicious! Thanks
Thank you so much, Anisa
Awesome recipe! The sweet bread is sweet, fluffy, and just irresistible — fantastic!
Thank you so much, Lukas
The recipe is fantastic. The bread is so tasty and fluffy. Just baked it again 😊 Best
Thank you so much, Hildegard, for your comment…
I love baking this sweet bread again and again too…
Baked it for the first time and it’s better than the one from the bakery here in our village. Already looking forward to next weekend with your sweet bread again!
Thank you so much, Anna, I’m so glad the recipe is such a hit with you and that it’ll be baked again next weekend. Have fun with it!
A sweet dream! The sweet bread is moist, delicious, and quick to make – my guests loved it!
I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the bread recipe, Anke.
Baked it for the first time last night and it tastes better than the one from our bakery. My kids love your sweet bread! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!
Wonderful! The sweet bread is fluffy and tastes great — perfect for the weekend!
Thanks for sharing!
Fabian
Thank you, Fabian! I love baking it on the weekend for breakfast too.
This sweet bread is genius! Soft, sweet, and perfect with coffee — a keeper!
So glad you like the sweet bread recipe, Sylvia.
I don’t think I quite nailed it – my dough was super sticky and kind of soft. But I also had to mix all-purpose (405) and bread flour (550), and I was 10g short on butter (thought I still had enough of everything). Could that be why?
I’m heading out to restock my supplies and I’ll give it another try, because overall the recipe looks great and really easy to follow.
Hi Nicole,
that could actually be the reason, either because there wasn’t enough liquid or it bound up differently. Another thing that can always cause it is kneading too long or not long enough.
My first sweet loaf definitely didn’t look anything like the ones I make now 🙂 – but with a little practice this sweet bread pretty much always turns out.
Best wishes
Hi Vanessa,
this sweet bread is super delicious, and I’m from Düsseldorf too and know those wonderful bakeries in the old town, but once you no longer live in Düsseldorf, you really miss that good loaf. Your recipe is the perfect substitute and it’s now a regular part of my weekends. So delicious, and I keep coming back to it… Thank you!
Dear Carolin,
thank you so much for your message, and you’re right, the bakeries in the old town were always so good and I missed that delicious sweet bread for a long time. Whenever I visit my old hometown I still love to stop by, but this recipe makes for a really good alternative. I’m so happy if I could bring back a little piece of home for you.
Best
Vanessa
So good! The sweet bread is fluffy and sweet – can you cut back on the yeast?
Thanks so much, Steffi, I’m so glad you like the recipe! I haven’t tried it with less yeast yet, but if you do, I’d plan for a little more resting time for the dough, and just know the bread might not rise quite as nicely. Give it a try and slowly work your way toward the perfect amount of yeast for you.
Wonderfully fluffy and sweet! The sweet bread is top-notch — please, more recipes like this!
Thank you, Ramona — this definitely won’t be the last tasty sweet bread recipe.
I just baked the sweet bread (with spelt flour, 630).
We thought it was delicious with the jam I made over the last few days.
I’ll be baking this one often.
Thank you so much for the recipe.
Dear Cornelia,
thank you so much for your feedback — I’ve already baked the spelt flour version too.
Have fun with more recipes on MyGermanBakery!
My kids’ favorite sweet bread. On Sundays it goes with Nutella and strawberry jam. Thanks for the recipe! My sweet loaf still doesn’t look as pretty as yours, but it tastes great!
Oh I can totally imagine that, Julia. Right now the chocolate rolls ( https://www.einfacherezepte.tv/bestes-schokobroetchen-rezept-einfach-lecker/ ) are at the top of my list, and your kids would probably love them too…
This sweet bread has been a Sunday staple in our house for more than two years now. Just like from a bakery, only fresher! Do you make any other sweet breads or loaves? On Saturday I’m going to try your muffins with our kids. They look super delicious! Best of luck with your new blog. I’ve always loved your baking recipes on your old site. So nice that you can leave a comment here now! All the best to you!
The sweet bread is fantastic! So sweet and soft that it was gone in no time — great recipe!
Thank you, Denise! I’m so glad you (and everyone) enjoyed the recipe.