This Christmas Star Twisted Bread is a sweet and sticky bread that is so soft it can be pulled apart. I love opening the oven door to the aroma of that freshly baked bread smell. It fills throughout the entire home.
This recipe may look tricky, but it’s worth the intricate details to create this artistic piece. Once you have tried it, your skills will certainly have earned you the ‘Great Baker’ title!
To make Christmas Star Twisted Bread, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Christmas Star Twisted Bread?
Dissolve yeast in warm water until foamy and bubbling.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, butter, sugar and salt together to combine.
Add yeast and 3 cups flour and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, until smooth. Add remaining flour and stir through until just combined to a soft dough.
Roll out onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for about an hour to rise and double in volume.
Once risen, punch down to release air. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 portions. Roll 1 of the portions out, into a 12-inch circle and place on a parchment paper.
Spread with ⅓ jam over the entire dough, ½-inch from the edge. Repeat with remaining dough portions and jam, layering them on top of each other, ending with final portion of dough on top.
Place a 2½-inch round cutter or bowl on top of the dough, in the center (do not press down). With a sharp knife, slice 16 evenly spaced cuts from round cutter to the edge of dough, forming a star-like shape. Remove cutter from the center and take 2 adjacent strips, rotating twice outward and pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 30 minutes until almost doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 375 °F.
Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven.
Brush with melted butter, avoiding any areas where jam has dripped through.
Cool completely on a wire rack before dusting with confectioners’ sugar and serving.
Not simple, but this Christmas Star Twisted Bread is worth all the effort put in to develop this masterpiece. Bring life to your family dinner table this Christmas time with this delicious bread and share your gorgeous designs with us. Tag #cookmerecipes online to share your pictures with us!
Wow! I made this bread for our Christmas party and everybody loved it! It looked stunning and tasted amazing. The way it filled the house with that warm smell is unforgettable. I felt like a pro baker, and my husband couldn’t stop raving about it. A new holiday tradition for sure!
Delicious
¡Delicioso!
I made this Christmas Star Twisted Bread for my family, and it was a huge hit! They were so impressed by how beautiful it looked. The smell while baking reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen during the holidays. Fabulous recipe!
Making this bread was an art. My family loved it, and it made my Christmas breakfast special.
Amazing! My wife and I made this on Christmas Eve, and the smell brought back all the nostalgia from my childhood. Every piece was soft and sweet, perfect for sharing with family.
Best bread ever!
Magical! This bread brought my family together on Christmas, the aroma filled the home and we laughed, shared stories, and pulled it apart joyfully. My new favorite tradition!
Superb festive delight!
OMG! This Christmas Star Twisted Bread was such a hit! Made it last night, and the fam was like, 'Woah, you’re a pro!' The aroma was unreal, totally set the holiday vibe! ❤️✨
Amazing! I baked this with my kids and we had a blast twisting the dough. The smell filled the house and made it feel like Christmas morning. Will defo make again. 💖
Superb, festive delight!
This Christmas Star Twisted Bread came out just fabulous. I made it with my kids last year and the house smelled like bakery. Everyone loved pulling it apart, too. So simple and fun.
Amazing! I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!
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