Love Nutella, soft bread, and easy baking? Then you have to try this Homemade Nutella Twist Bread! It’s made with simple ingredients, takes little effort, and looks like it came straight from a bakery. The light and airy dough swirls around rich chocolate hazelnut Nutella, creating a treat that melts in your mouth.
The best part? You don’t need to be a pro to make this stunning bread. Just follow my simple steps, and it will turn out perfect every time!

Nutella Twist Bread with Coffee Glaze
Nutella bread is a favorite in our house—and for good reason! European sweet bread like povitica inspires this beautifully twisted loaf but with a modern twist—literally!
Each layer of Nutella makes it rich and chocolatey, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Serve it warm for a gooey chocolate treat, or enjoy it at room temperature for a soft and flavorful bite. However you slice it, this bread is always a hit!
Beauty surrounded the Daring Bakers this month as our host, Sawsan, of chef in disguise, challenged us to make beautiful, filled loaves of bread. Who knew these pieces of bread could look as great as they taste?

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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
Dough
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk, sweetened
- 2 teaspoons yeast, instant
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup water, lukewarm
- 2 eggs, large
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ⅓ cup Nutella
Coffee glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 3 tablespoons water, hot
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon instant coffee
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Instructions
Make the Dough
- Combine condensed milk, yeast, oil, water, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons yeast, instant, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, ½ cup water
- Add flour one cup at a time and the salt and knead until a soft dough forms. The dough may feel sticky, but it will improve after resting.4 cups all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into four equal parts.
- Roll each part into a circle of about 8 inches (ca. 20 cm).
Add the Filling
- Spread ⅓ of the Nutella on the first layer of dough.⅓ cup Nutella
- Place the second layer on top and spread another ⅓ of the Nutella.
- Add the third layer, spread the remaining Nutella, and place the fourth layer on top. Do not spread Nutella on the top layer—just brush it with butter.
- Top with the fourth layer, this time only brush it with butter.
- Using a knife, make eight cuts from the center outward, stopping before reaching the edges.
- Gently twist each section to create a star shape.
Prepare the Coffee Glaze
- Mix milk powder, hot water, sugar, and instant coffee in a small bowl until smooth.2 tablespoons milk powder, 3 tablespoons water, ½ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon instant coffee
- Brush the dough with the coffee glaze.
Bake the Bread
- Let the dough rest for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 465 °F. Bake for 5 minutes at 465 °F.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 465 °F. Lower the oven temperature to 390 °F and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Let it thaw at room temperature before serving.
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