Star Bread
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12 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 2HRS 30MINS

Star Bread

Delight in Star Bread, a visually stunning and flavorful treat featuring layers of soft, buttery dough filled with pesto and Parmesan cheese. This golden, star-shaped bread, topped with flaky sea salt, offers a perfect blend of savory flavors and is ideal for sharing at any occasion.
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Delight in Star Bread, a visually stunning and flavorful treat featuring layers of soft, buttery dough filled with pesto and Parmesan cheese. This golden, star-shaped bread, topped with flaky sea salt, offers a perfect blend of savory flavors and is ideal for sharing at any occasion.
2HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$1.24
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Whole Milk
1 cup
Whole Milk
Heat to 100F
Bread
Active Dry Yeast
2 tsp
Active Dry Yeast
Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
All-Purpose Flour
4 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Large Egg
2
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (sponsored), room temperature
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter, room temperature
Basil Pesto
1/3 cup
Basil Pesto
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Egg Wash
Large Egg
1
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg (sponsored)
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Assembly
Coarse Sea Salt
to taste
Coarse Sea Salt
Flaky salt for sprinkling
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
In a small bowl, mix the Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp), warm Whole Milk (1 cup), and Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp). Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the frothy yeast mixture with ⅓ of the flour. Add the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (sponsored) (2) and mix on low speed.
step 3
Add the Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and gradually add the remaining All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp) (½ cup at a time) until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it's smooth.
step 4
Gradually add small chunks of Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) to the dough while kneading, continue for another 3 to 4 minutes until the butter is fully incorporated.
step 5
Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
step 6
Once risen, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Keep three pieces covered to prevent drying.
step 7
Roll each piece into a 10-inch flat round. Place one round on a lined baking sheet.
step 8
Spread 2 tablespoons of Basil Pesto (1/3 cup) evenly over the round, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) over the pesto.
step 9
Repeat layering with the remaining rounds of dough, pesto, and cheese, stacking them on top of each other.
step 10
Place a 2½-inch cookie cutter or large glass in the center to hold the layers together. Cut the stacked dough into 16 equal arms, starting from the cutter outwards. It's easiest to cut into quarters first, then each quarter into 4 pieces.
step 11
Remove the cutter and twist each pair of arms in opposite directions, pressing the ends together firmly to seal.
step 12
Cover the star-shaped bread loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
step 13
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
step 14
Make the egg wash by beating the whole Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg (sponsored) (1) with the Water (2 Tbsp). Brush risen bread with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky Coarse Sea Salt (to taste).
step 15
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
step 15 Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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