Description
This Nutella Star Bread features rich chocolate hazelnut spread enveloped in soft, fluffy dough. Perfect for brunch or holiday celebrations, it’s visually stunning and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 package instant yeast (or 2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- 1 egg yolk (beaten)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Heat the milk, water, and butter until melted and warm (105° to 110° F).
- Whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Add warm milk mixture and egg, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down, divide into 4 pieces, shape into balls, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll out the first dough ball, spread Nutella, and layer with the rest.
- Cut dough into wedges and twist into a star shape.
- Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free flour blends.
Make ahead by preparing the dough the night before; refrigerate after the first rise.
Try different spreads for variety, like almond or peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg