Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche Star Bread
A festive way to celebrate Christmas morning!
Ingredients
Servings: 10
- 3/4 cup Nucolato Hazenut Chocolate Spread
- 3/4 cup Warm Whole Milk
- 3 tbsp. Granulated Cane Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp. Instant Yeast
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large Egg
- 2 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 2 Egg Yolks, for egg wash
- 2 tbsp. Confectioners Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Heat up the milk in the microwave or over medium-low on the stovetop until warm to touch. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the yeast and sugar to the milk, lightly whisk, and set aside for 5-10 minutes. The mixture should triple in size.
- Add the softened butter and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt. Using the hook attachment, knead for 4-5 minutes, until soft and pliable dough. The goal is to have a very soft dough.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover to rise for 1-2 hours in a warm environment, until doubled in size.
- Divide the risen dough into 4 equal parts.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough part into a thin 10-12" circle.
- Starting with the first circle, add a third of the chocolate hazelnut spread. Spread evenly over the dough. Add the second dough circle, and repeat the process. Do not add any chocolate spread to the last/fourth dough circle.
- Place a 3" round object in the center (like a cup).
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut into 16 even strips.
- Using both hands, twist two of the pieces away from each other twice. Then, press the two ends together to make a point. The star bread with have 8 total points.
- Cover the bread with plastic wrap to rest fro 10-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly beat the two egg yolks. Brush the star bread with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool 5-10 minutes before servings. Dust with confectioners sugar and enjoy!
- Cover and store leftover star bread at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
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