1.   A braid of brioche dough encircles the top of the encased praline-topped brie and the whole creation is baked until the dough is golden brown.

2.   Also a pre-Lent specialty, bomboloni look just like frittelle but are made with denser brioche dough.

3.   Brioche dough is often used to encase savory fillings.

4.   In the oven, the brioche dough develops a crunchy, well-browned crust while the inside remains tender and springy.

5.   To demonstrate how versatile a bread machine can be, Brody showed the class a brioche dough she made by programming the appliance to mix and knead without baking.