Ingredients

1 1/3 cups whole milk

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons (packed) grated lemon peel
• 4 1/2 cups (or more) bread flour, divided
• 1 envelope instant or rapid-rise yeast
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons brandy or dark rum
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Glaze

• 1 1/3 cups (or more) powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice

Description

You'll Need An Instant-read Thermometer And A Heavy-duty Stand Mixer With Paddle Attachment To Make This Brioche-like Sweet Bread.

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