Description
Delightful Nutella Star Bread brings festive Mediterranean charm to your kitchen, weaving chocolate-hazelnut magic into a swirled masterpiece. Intricate layers promise pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each golden, twirled slice with delicious anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 455 grams (3 1/2 cups or 1 lb) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 ml) cold milk
- 34 cup Nutella
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 13 cup (66 g or 2.3 oz) white granulated sugar
- 12 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 57 grams (1/4 cup or 2 oz) unsalted butter
- 214 teaspoons (1 sachet or 7 g) instant or active dry yeast
- Icing sugar (powdered sugar) for dusting
Instructions
- Warm milk and butter gently on low heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching. Combine cold milk to achieve lukewarm temperature, ensuring optimal yeast activation.
- Mix dry ingredients in stand mixer bowl: flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add milk mixture and egg, creating a shaggy dough. Knead with dough hook for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to oiled bowl, coating surface. Cover and let rise in warm environment for approximately one hour or until volume doubles.
- Divide dough into four equal portions. Roll first piece into 12-inch circle on baking paper. Microwave Nutella for 15 seconds to enhance spreadability, then apply evenly across dough, maintaining 1-inch border.
- Layer subsequent dough circles, spreading Nutella between each. Place final dough layer without chocolate spread.
- Carefully transfer dough using baking paper. Position small ramekin in center, creating strategic cutting guide. Slice 16 uniform strips radiating from center.
- Twist strip pairs in opposite directions twice, pinching ends to form decorative star shape. Ensure Nutella layers remain securely enclosed.
- Allow bread to proof, covered, for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush surface with beaten egg for lustrous golden appearance.
- Bake 22 minutes, rotating midway, until achieving rich golden color. Cool briefly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve while warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose a warm, draft-free spot for dough rising to ensure perfect yeast activation and optimal bread texture.
- Slightly warm Nutella helps spread evenly without tearing delicate dough layers, creating smooth and consistent filling.
- Work quickly when twisting strips to maintain dough’s temperature and prevent potential dryness or tough texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy transfer and clean removal, preventing potential sticking or bread shape distortion.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg