Description
Star Bread is a breathtaking pastry that brings a touch of magic to your kitchen. This fluffy, buttery bread is shaped into a star and filled with delightful sweet or savory fillings, making it perfect for brunches, gatherings, or cozy family dinners. With its irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, Star Bread is sure to captivate everyone at the table. Let’s embark on this delicious journey together!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar mixture (1/3 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Warm milk to about 110°F (43°C) and combine with yeast and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for about five minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter to the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about eight minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size—approximately one hour.
- Punch down the dough, roll it out into circles, layer with cinnamon sugar filling, cut into wedges, twist them into star shapes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let shaped bread rest for an additional fifteen minutes before baking for around twenty-five minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg