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Holiday Star Bread

Holiday Star Bread

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 94 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons dry yeast
    • 💧 1/4 cup water
    • 🥛 1/2 cup milk (100 to 110 degrees F)
    • 🧂 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🧈 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

  • Filling Ingredients

    • 🧂 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/4 cup golden raisins
    • 🌰 1/4 cup sliced almonds
    • 🌰 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

STEPS

1

Combine yeast, warm water, and warm milk in a stand mixer bowl, and let sit for 15 minutes.

2

Add sugar, egg, butter, cardamom, flour, and salt and knead with the dough hook attachment until smooth.

3

Form dough into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

4

Prepare cinnamon sugar and egg wash in two separate bowls.

5

Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and roll one portion into an 11-inch circle.

6

Layer the dough circle with egg wash, cinnamon sugar, dried fruits, and nuts.

7

Repeat above steps for remaining dough and filling layers, then top with final dough circle.

8

Mark center of dough stack and cut into 16 strips, twisting and pinching into star arms.

9

Proof bread in a warm place until puffy, about 45 minutes.

10

Preheat oven to 400°F and brush surface of bread with egg wash.

11

Bake until browned, about 20 to 25 minutes, then cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

362

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 52
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use warm milk and water to help activate the yeast properly.Weigh dough pieces for precise and even layers.Twist sections carefully to ensure the final shape is uniform.Proofing in a warm spot will help the bread rise consistently.Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.