{"id":23550,"date":"2020-06-02T11:01:44","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T16:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/?p=23550"},"modified":"2023-12-06T09:20:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T15:20:12","slug":"how-to-make-star-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/how-to-make-star-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Bread (Christmas Bread)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Star Bread<\/strong> is a stunning alternative to pull-apart bread or monkey bread. While the shape is so impressive, it’s actually quite simple to put together and you can make it in a variety of sweet and savory flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This delicious Christmas bread is an easy treat to make and can be customized with different fillings!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Star bread is often made at Christmas time because it looks a bit like a snowflake. However, I’ve made it for all manner of occasions. This red, white, and blue one is perfect for a July 4th dessert<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Customize this star bread recipe to fit just about any holiday or special occasion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

How to Make Star Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Star bread starts with an enriched bread dough. That’s dough that may contain eggs, butter, milk, and sugar (a.k.a. the good stuff) rather than lean dough which is made with just the basics like all-purpose or bread flour, water, and salt. Enriched dough is the same type of dough typically used to make challah<\/a> and honey buns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already have a enriched bread dough recipe that you love, use that. You can even use a store-bought crescent roll dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a recipe, I suggest Zo\u00eb Fran\u00e7ois’s enriched dough<\/a> from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day [paid link]<\/a><\/em>. It’s nearly foolproof! You combine your ingredients in a large bowl or bucket, mix them, let the dough rise for two hours, refrigerate until cool (storing for up to 5 days in the fridge), shape, and bake. You don’t even have to knead the dough. The method is sort of mind-blowing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shaping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. After the first rise, divide the dough<\/strong> into four evenly-sized balls and roll out to thin circles. Spread a thin layer of your favorite fillings between each circle. I used Nutella<\/strong> in the one shown below. Doing this on a baking sheet will make it easier to get into the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    While the star shape makes this recipe perfect for a Christmas bread, it can be enjoyed any time of the year!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    1. Then, place a small circle (such as one from a cookie cutter set [paid link]<\/a>) in the center of of the stacked circles and use a knife or a bench scraper to cut the dough from the cutter to the edge of the circle into 12 or 16 wedges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      Use a homemade dough or storebought to streamline your star bread recipe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      1. Twist pairs of wedges together, twisting away from the center.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        With easy prep steps, this Christmas bread is a delicious and impressive treat that even novice bakers can achieve!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        1. To form the star shape, pinch the pairs tightly closed at the ends!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          The twisting of the dough is what gives this star bread its signature shape that could also be seen as a snowflake for the winter!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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          1. Let the dough rise for a second time. Then, brush with a beaten egg<\/strong> (the egg wash is to give it a shine) and sprinkle with sugar or cheese or salt (if you are going savory) just before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Filling Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Get creative with your fillings! There are so many possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Sweet options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n