Description
This Star Bread recipe is a stunning and delicious pull-apart bread that will impress your guests. With layers of cinnamon sugar filling twisted into a beautiful star shape, this bread is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Topping:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Dough: Combine dry ingredients; mix wet ingredients separately. Combine, knead, and let rise.
- Filling: Mix butter, sugar, and cinnamon into a paste.
- Assembly: Divide dough, roll into circles, layer with filling, stack, cut into sections, twist, and shape into a star.
- Baking: Let rise, brush with egg wash, bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- Experiment with different fillings like chocolate spread or fruit preserves.
- Best served fresh or gently reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of bread)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
