Here is a soft, fluffy mini brioche / poppy seed bread recipe inspired by your images — beautifully risen, shiny, golden, and baked in small ramekins or mini pots.
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Mini Brioche With Poppy Seeds
Ingredients
For the dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 ½ tsp dry yeast
¼ cup sugar
½ cup warm milk
2 eggs
80 g soft butter
½ tsp salt
For brushing
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp milk
1–2 tbsp oil (as shown in the photo)
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Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the yeast
In a bowl, mix:
Warm milk
Yeast
1 tbsp sugar
Let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, combine:
Flour
Remaining sugar
Salt
Poppy seeds
Add eggs and yeast mixture.
Knead until combined.
Add the soft butter gradually and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
3️⃣ Shape the dough
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
Shape into smooth balls.
Place each ball into greased mini pots or ramekins (like your photo).
Let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
4️⃣ Add oil on top
Just like in your image — drizzle a little oil over the risen dough.
5️⃣ Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Brush tops with egg yolk + milk mixture for a shiny finish.
Bake for 18–25 minutes, until golden brown.
6️⃣ Serve
Let them cool slightly, then enjoy warm.
Soft inside, shiny crust, perfect with butter, jam, or cheese.