Brioche Vendéenne

Brioche Vendéenne is a French braided brioche. The braids on its top are called barres in French. It is golden-colored and available in various shapes - round, oval, or in the shape of a stick. The brioche can never be sold frozen - only fresh, either whole or sliced into smaller pieces. The dough is rich in eggs and sugar, with a fragrant aroma of alcohol, vanilla, orange, and butter when baked. On the interior, the brioche is yellow and has a light, airy, and stringy texture with melt-in-the-mouth qualities. It's made in the Vendée region in France and is especially popular at Eastertime and at weddings, when it is made in gigantic proportions, weighing between 10 and 20 kilos! Try brioche Vendéenne on its own or pair it with a nice fruit jam and a cup of tea.