Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of baklava and star bread with this recipe. Layers of buttery dough filled with a mixture of walnuts, pistachios, and aromatic spices, all soaked in a sweet honey syrup. A show-stopping treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the Syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Filling: Mix walnuts, pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Assembly: Divide dough, roll out into circles, layer with filling, stack, cut into strips, twist to form a star shape, and let rise.
- Baking: Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Syrup: Simmer honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Brush bread with syrup after baking.
Notes
- This bread is best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- You can prepare the dough ahead and let it rise overnight in the fridge.
- Almonds or hazelnuts can be used as substitutes for the nuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
