CBD Honey Brioche
INGREDIENTS (YIELD 2 batches) For the sponge 1/3 cup whole milk, lukewarm 1 package (about 2 teaspoons) active dry yeast or instant yeast 1 tablespoon Coba CBD infused honey 1 large egg, free-range and organic, lightly beaten 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour For the dough 1/3 cup Coba CBD infused honey 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 large eggs, free-range and organic, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature For the egg wash 1 large egg, free-range and organic, lightly beaten PREPARATION Prepare the sponge In the bowl of the heavy-duty mixer, combine the milk, yeast (see note if using instant yeast), and infused honey and stir to blend. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and half the flour and stir to blend. The sponge will be soft and sticky. Sprinkle with the remaining flour, to cover the sponge dough, but don’t mix it in. Set aside to rest, uncovered, for 30 minutes. The sponge should erupt slightly, crack