Wondering how to eat brioche? Read on to discover the various ways you can enjoy this delicate bread. There are long, round and even braided brioches. This delicious has been around since the 15^th century and comes from the French verb “broyer.”

There is the classic Parisian brioche which comes in a classic small shape, plain or with crunchy sugar sprinkled on top. There is no better way than to just eat this by itself and enjoy its savory goodness.

• The brioche loaf is rich buttery bread which is best eaten by slathering oodles of butter on it. If you are the calorie conscious type you could try margarine or just some olive oil but butter is what really brings out the rich flavor of this bread.  You can serve it on a Sunday brunch with sweet butter and different varieties of jam for an extra special treat for the family. Left over brioche is ideal for making French toast.
• Another kind of brioche is the bricohe vendeenne which is flavored with orange-water, “eau-de-vie” spirit or a mixture of the two. This brioche is enjoyed most with soup or simply a snack in the middle of the afternoon or early evening. This kind of brioche can be used to be handed out by godparents during a christening as well.

• Did you know that there are quite a few uses of brioche dough as well? This dough is used to enrobe sausages or pates before baking, while foie gras is often served with sliced and toasted brioche. If you are planning an elaborate dinner at home, toasted brioche goes wonderfully with chicken liver mousse or softer pates; kids will love sandwiches made from brioche and for the adults, give them some champagne with it.  

• An interesting tidbit fact about this bread is that Marie Antoinette's famous quote "Let them eat cake" was actually "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."

Knowing the different ways on how to eat brioche will help you better now on which kind you want to serve with what dish. Enjoy this delectable bread and if you’re even in Paris, don’t forget to try some there.

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