Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche)
Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian brioche) bakes up golden and tender, rich with butter, vanilla, and a hint of orange zest. Each bun has its signature "tuppo" top and a soft, airy crumb that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, especially with coffee or filled with granita or gelato. It’s a bakery-style brioche that feels celebratory yet comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk, water, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in the yeast, and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- 2
Add the orange zest, vanilla, white sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and 4 1/2 cups flour. Using the dough hook, knead on low speed until the mixture comes together, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 3
Increase the speed by one setting, and continue kneading until a soft, smooth, very elastic dough forms, 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough seems very wet and does not pull away from the sides of the bowl after about 5 minutes, add a little more flour as needed, but be careful not to add too much or the brioche will be dry.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape it into a ball. Place it into a lightly buttered bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 5
Move the dough back to the work surface, press out the air, and shape it into a uniform log. Cut into 8 equal portions. For best results, use a digital scale to weigh the dough and divide by 8 for perfectly sized portions.
- 6
After dividing, take each portion and cut off 15 to 20% of the dough to make the smaller "tuppo" bun on top. For uniform pieces, weigh each portion in grams and multiply by 0.17 to determine how much to cut off; for example, portions of 140 grams yield about 24 grams for the "tuppo."
- 7
Line a baking sheet with a silpat. Roll each of the 8 larger portions into a smooth ball and place them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roll the smaller portions into smooth balls and set them on the baking sheet as well.
- 8
Very lightly flour your index fingers and make a deep well in the center of each larger bun where the tuppo will sit. Before placing it, pinch one end of the tuppo into a pointed shape to help it fit. Assemble one bun at a time for best results, and lightly press to settle the tuppo into the bottom bun so it attaches, with half of the tuppo above the surface and half tucked inside.
- 9
After all the buns are formed, place the baking sheet into a turned-off oven to proof until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Brush the buns gently but thoroughly with egg wash.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before transferring the buns to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Calories 423.71 kcal High 21%
- Protein 12.21 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 63.6 g 23%
- Total Fat 12.26 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 7.42 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 88.29 mg High 29%
- Sodium 49.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.51 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 38.78 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.28 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 149.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 118.44 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 1.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche) is an Italian breakfast recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Dried Orange Peel, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 423.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche)?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche) made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Dried Orange Peel, Eggs, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche)?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 423.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche) healthy?
- Brioche Col Tuppo (Sicilian Brioche) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 423.71 calories and 12.21 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.42 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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