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12 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 2HRS 30MINS

Star Bread

Name: Star Bread
Total time: PT9000.0S
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast; 1 cup Whole Milk; 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar; 4 1/8 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour; 2 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 7 tablespoon Unsalted Butter; 6 tablespoon Basil Pesto; 9 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 Large Egg; 2 tablespoon Water; to taste Coarse Sea Salt

Delight in Star Bread, a visually stunning and flavorful treat featuring layers of soft, buttery dough filled with pesto and Parmesan cheese. This golden, star-shaped bread, topped with flaky sea salt, offers a perfect blend of savory flavors and is ideal for sharing at any occasion.

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2HRS 30MINS

Total Time

$1.24

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

us / metric

1 cup

Whole Milk

Heat to 100F

Bread

2 tsp

Active Dry Yeast

2 Tbsp

Granulated Sugar

4 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

Large Eggs, room temperature

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1/2 cup

Unsalted Butter, room temperature

1/3 cup

Basil Pesto

1/2 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Egg Wash

Large Egg

2 Tbsp

Water

Assembly

to taste

Coarse Sea Salt

Flaky salt for sprinkling

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step 1

In a small bowl, mix the Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp), warm Whole Milk (1 cup), and Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp). Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the frothy yeast mixture with ⅓ of the flour. Add the Large Eggs (2) and mix on low speed.

step 3

Add the Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and gradually add the remaining All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp) (½ cup at a time) until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it's smooth.

step 4

Gradually add small chunks of Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) to the dough while kneading, continue for another 3 to 4 minutes until the butter is fully incorporated.

step 5

Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.

step 6

Once risen, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Keep three pieces covered to prevent drying.

step 7

Roll each piece into a 10-inch flat round. Place one round on a lined baking sheet.

step 8

Spread 2 tablespoons of Basil Pesto (1/3 cup) evenly over the round, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) over the pesto.

step 9

Repeat layering with the remaining rounds of dough, pesto, and cheese, stacking them on top of each other.

step 10

Place a 2½-inch cookie cutter or large glass in the center to hold the layers together. Cut the stacked dough into 16 equal arms, starting from the cutter outwards. It's easiest to cut into quarters first, then each quarter into 4 pieces.

step 11

Remove the cutter and twist each pair of arms in opposite directions, pressing the ends together firmly to seal.

step 12

Cover the star-shaped bread loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise for 30 to 45 minutes.

step 13

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

step 14

Make the egg wash by beating the whole Large Egg (1) with the Water (2 Tbsp). Brush risen bread with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky Coarse Sea Salt (to taste).

step 15

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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