Brioche is a sweetened French bread, rich in sugar and butter. It can be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to other ingredients. Nothing beats the smell of freshly made bread, so why not whip up a batch.

Brioche recipes in this collection include Shaun Rankin's spiced brioche, Dominic Chapman's duck livers on toast and grouse, fried brioche and fig purée from Kevin Mangeolles.