Turkuaz Kitchen Star Bread

Turkuaz Kitchen Star Bread with hazelnut chocolate cream, eggs, warm milk, flour, butter, and sugar is a delicious recipe. This easy Star Bread recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 3 hours to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Turkuaz Kitchen Star Bread Ingredients

For The Dough:

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup warm milk
• 4 cups flour
• 1 stick butter (113g)
• For the Egg Wash:
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp oil

For The Filling:

• Hazelnut chocolate cream or you can use any jam or cinnamon sugar

How To Make Turkuaz Kitchen Star Bread

1. Activate the Yeast: Combine the warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let the yeast activate.
2. Prepare the Dough: Add all ingredients except butter to the yeast mixture. Knead for 7-8 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand. Cover with a cloth and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
3. Incorporate Butter: Add room temperature butter to the dough and knead again for 7-8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough and place it on a floured counter. Divide into eight equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Cover the balls with plastic wrap and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Roll each ball out into a thin 10-inch circle.
5. Layer and Fill: Place one circle on parchment paper. Spread with chocolate cream, jam, or cinnamon sugar. Layer the next three circles on top, each with filling, leaving the top circle bare.
6. Cut and Twist: Put a 2 or 3-inch bowl in the center of the stacked circles. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into 16 equal strips from the edge of the bowl. Pick up two strips and twist them away from each other two or three times, then press the ends together firmly. Repeat until all strips are twisted.
7. Final Rise: Transfer the star bread to a baking tray. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
8. Bake the Bread: Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Brush the star bread with beaten egg and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar. Bake for 15-30 minutes until golden brown.
9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Warm Water for Yeast: Make sure the water is warm, not hot, so the yeast activates well. Hot water can kill the yeast.
• Knead Well: Knead the dough for 7-8 minutes each time. This helps the bread have a good texture.
• Room Temperature Butter: Use butter that is soft and at room temperature. Cold butter won’t mix well.
• Equal Dough Pieces: Cut the dough into equal pieces. This helps the bread bake evenly.
• Twist Carefully: Twist the dough strips gently but firmly. Press the ends together well so they don’t come apart while baking.

What To Serve With Star Bread

Star Bread pairs well with fresh fruit, whipped cream, coffee, or tea. It can also be served alongside vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate, yogurt, or honey for a delicious treat.

How To Store Star Bread

• Refrigerate: Store the Star Bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap the Star Bread tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, leave it at room temperature for a few hours before reheating.

How To Reheat Leftovers

To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Star Bread on a baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil to prevent drying. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Turkuaz Kitchen Star Bread Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 360 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 8g

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