Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a traditional Middle Eastern baklava and a festive star bread with this Baklava Star Bread recipe. Layers of buttery dough encase a sweet and nutty filling, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup for a truly special treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Brushing:
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook. Let rise for 1–1½ hours.
- Filling and Assembly: Mix walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Prepare syrup. Divide risen dough, roll into circles, layer with filling, and shape into a star.
- Baking: Let shaped dough rise, then bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes. Spoon cooled syrup over the hot bread and let soak before serving.
Notes
- You can use all walnuts or all pistachios if preferred.
- The bread is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be reheated gently the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
