Cinnamon Star Bread Recipe
This cinnamon star bread is buttery, cinnamon-sweet, and beautifully shaped. It's perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy treat!
Ingredients
Dough
- ¼ cup water lukewarm
- ¾ cup milk lukewarm
- 1 egg size L
- ½ stick butter room temperature
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons yeast instant
- 3½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
Between the layers
- ½ stick butter room temperature
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
Topping
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Drizzling
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Whisk egg, milk, water, sugar, butter, and yeast in a bowl. Set aside.¼ cup water, ¾ cup milk, 1 egg, ½ stick butter, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons yeast
- In another bowl, sift the flour, salt, and cardamom together.3½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the wet to the dry ingredients and knead until you get a smooth dough.
- Lightly brush a bowl with oil, place the dough inside, and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
- Lightly flour a surface and put the dough on top.
- Divide the dough into four equal parts.
Layering the Dough
- Mix the cinnamon with the sugar.4 tablespoons ground cinnamon, ½ cup sugar
- Roll each part into a circle (at least 8 inches (ca. 20 cm) in diameter).
- Place the first dough circle on a baking sheet. Brush with ¼ of the butter, then sprinkle with ⅓ of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.½ stick butter
- Place the second dough circle on top and repeat the butter and cinnamon-sugar steps. Do the same with the third layer.
- Place the fourth layer on top, but only brush with the remaining butter.
Shaping the Bread
- Use a knife to cut the dough into eight equal triangles.
- In each triangle, make a small cut (about ⅔ of the way through the middle).
- Take the tip of each triangle, insert it into the cut, and pull it through from the underside.
- Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet.
- Pinch the two bottom corners of each triangle together to create a flower shape.
Baking
- Mix the milk with the sugar.¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar
- Brush the dough with the sweetened milk.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to
465 °F or 
430 °F. - Bake at 465 °F for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to390 °F or 350 °F and bake for 15-20 more minutes, until golden brown.
Drizzling
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
- While still warm, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.½ cup sweetened condensed milk
NOTES
1. Tips:
- Size doesn't have to be perfect: If your dough circles aren't exactly 8 inches (ca. 20 cm), no worries! You won't see it once it's baked.
- Chill before cutting: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before shaping. This makes the butter firm and easier to work with.
- At room temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 300 °F (150 °C) for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 3mg
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