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Star Bread recipe stea cu nutella

Star Bread

A festive vegan star bread with a soft, sweet yeast dough twisted around a rich chocolate hazelnut filling. It looks like a showstopper on the Christmas table, but it is far easier to shape than it looks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 3 Tbsp vegan butter melted; or regular butter for a non-vegan version
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 cup plant milk warmed, plus 2 Tbsp for the milk wash; or regular milk for a non-vegan version
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate hazelnut spread warmed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it activate for 10 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and the salt, then stir to combine.
  • Stir in the flour, ½ cup at a time.
  • When the dough is too thick to stir, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead for a minute or so, until it forms a ball.
  • Grease a medium bowl with a little oil and place the dough inside.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece out into a circle.
  • Using a spatula, spread ½ of the warmed hazelnut spread over the bottom circle, cover with the second circle and repeat with the remaining spread.
  • Cover with the last circle.
  • Using a large plate as a guide, trim the edges to create a perfect circle.
  • Transfer the dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • To twist the dough, place a large cup upside down in the centre of the circle.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough from the cup out to the edge into 16 wedges.
  • Twist the wedges together in pairs to form the star points, pinching the ends to seal.
  • Brush the top with the reserved 2 Tbsp of milk.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

Best served warm on the day it is baked. Leave the cup in the centre while you twist the wedges so the star keeps its shape and does not unravel. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and warm briefly before serving.