Brioches

I found this in a very old Southern Living cookbook. I have not tried these yet, but they are in the plan for the near future.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) package  yeast
• 3  tablespoons warm water
• 1 3⁄4 cups bread flour
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 3  eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and cut in cold butter.
3. Add the eggs and yeast and mix until smooth.
4. Drop into greased and floured large muffin cups, approximately 3 tablespoons, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
5. Bake in 450 degree F oven for 8 minutes.
6. Brush with water and serve warm.