Description
This delicious Nutella star bread is perfect for a sweet treat and is made with gluten-free ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450g) King Arthur Gluten-Free Bread Flour
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup (180ml) water, (warm)
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, (warm)
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons (56g) butter, (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- pinch of kosher salt
- ¾ cup (225g) Nutella
- powdered sugar, (for dusting)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the gluten-free bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt and baking powder. Mix to combine.
- With the mixer running on low, slowly add the water, milk, egg and melted butter. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes. The dough will resemble thick cookie dough, this is normal.
- Using an oiled rubber spatula, scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on a 12-inch pizza tray so that it overhangs a little.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 4 equal pieces.
- On a large piece of floured parchment paper, use a floured rolling pin to roll out one piece of dough into a thin 12-inch circle.
- Dust off any excess flour, then use the parchment paper to transfer the dough to the prepared tray.
- Warm the Nutella for about 30 seconds in the microwave to make it easier to spread, then spread ¼ cup over the first circle of dough, leaving nearly an inch bare around the edge.
- Roll out the second piece of dough on floured parchment paper into a 12-inch circle. Use the paper to carefully flip it on top of the first piece, then spread the top with another ¼ cup of Nutella. Repeat with the third piece of dough.
- Roll out the last piece of dough into another 12-inch circle and place it on top. The top layer does not have any Nutella spread over the top. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut any scraps around the edges so you have an even circle.
- Place a 3-inch round object or bowl in the center and make an indent. This is the center of the star. Using a pizza cutter, cut 4 evenly spaced cuts from the center to the edge of the dough (so it looks like 4 quarter slices connected in the middle). Cut each of the four slices in half, then repeat 1 more time, so you have 16 strands in total.
- Using both hands, grab two strips and twist them away from each other twice, then press the two ends together to make a point. Repeat with the remaining strands. Your star bread will have 8 points. Let the bread sit while the oven preheats.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, water and pinch of salt for the egg wash. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the star bread with egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Best served warm.
Notes
- This star bread is best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Nutella can be replaced with other spreads if desired.
- Make sure to twist the strips well for a beautiful star shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg