BRIOCHE


Meaning of BRIOCHE in English

(ˈ)brē|ōsh, -|ȯ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Middle French dialect (Normandy), from dialect brier to brake flax, to knead, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break

: a fancy roll of very light yeast dough rich with eggs and butter baked in muffin tins and cups

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