Fun brioche to make for your kids and their friends. The lion’s mane itself makes 16 servings 🙂 And if you’d like to make cookies and cream instead chocolate cream as the filling, check out the note!
1 C lukewarm milk
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp each of sugar and flour
3 1/2 c AP flour
a pinch of salt
1/3 c sugar
2 yolks
3 heaping tbsp butter (sometimes I add 5 tbsp, for more buttery result), room temperature
Mix milk, sugar, flour and yeast, let bloom for 10-15 minutes. If your yeast is still good, even 5 minutes it will be bloomed already. Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center, add in yolk, butter, and pour in yeast mixture. Mix with either wooden spoon or your hands. Knead and let rest covered in warm place for 20 minutes.
Filling:
250 g cream cheese spread
1 c oreo crumbs (or chocolate cookie crumbs) – store bought
3 tbsp chocolate sauce (for ice cream topping)
Mix all well
Additional
2 chocolate chips for eyes
more chocolate chips to be melted for a smile