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STAR CHRISTMAS BREAD



Star Christmas Bread image

Soft and fluffy Pull Apart Christmas Bread with a sweet and sticky brown sugar cinnamon roll centre! An amazing dessert for your holiday celebrations!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Bread     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200 ml milk ((plus 50ml extra only if needed))
1 oz (30 g) butter ((1 1/2 tablespoons))
1/4 oz (7 g) instant yeast ((1 envelope or 2 1/4 teaspoon))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 oz (450 g) bread flour, ((plain or all-purpose flour are fine to use))
2.5 oz (70 g) white granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks (refrigerate the whites for brushing)
6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar, (lightly packed )
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat 200ml of milk and butter together in a microwave or saucepan until temperature reaches 110°F or 45°C (warm to the touch). Add the yeast and let stand for 10 minutes, until frothy on top.
  • While yeast is activating, combine flour, sugar and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Create a well in the centre of the flour. Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks and vanilla into the well. Mix into the flour until combined.
  • Knead by hand for 10-12 minutes until dough is soft and elastic. If the dough is too dry: warm up the extra milk, create a well in the dough and add in half of the milk. Knead and if you still feel it's still too dry, add in the remaining amount of milk.FOR A STAND MIXER: Mix for 5 minutes on medium speed until dough is soft and elastic.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl with a pastry brush or your fingertips. Place dough into bowl, turning once to coat in the oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place for about 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size.(To check if dough is ready, gently press two fingers into dough. If an indentation remains, dough has not risen enough.)
  • Punch dough down, cover and let rest for an additional 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • While dough is rising, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Get your butter ready, make sure it is softened and spreadable. Then, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • When dough is ready, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Lightly flour a clean work surface and use a rolling pin to roll one ball out into a 12 inch/30 cm disc.
  • Place a plate on top and cut away any excess dough around the plate with a sharp knife. Remove the plate. Place dough disc onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread dough with 1/3 of the softened butter and 1/3 of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. This is your bottom layer (the base).
  • Roll out the second ball of dough, like above, and place on top of the bottom layer. Spread with 1/3 of the butter and brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.Repeat with the rest of the dough, layering each with butter/sugar/cinnamon. (The top dough will not have any butter or brown sugar/cinnamon on it.)
  • Place a small cup in the middle of the layered dough and very lightly mark a ring in the centre to use as a guide.
  • Cut the dough first with four lines: 3 o'clock, 6o'clock, 9o'clock and 12 o'clock. Cut each quarter into 2 pieces, then cut each of those into 2 pieces so you end up with 16 strands connected to the middle circle.
  • Take 2 strands that are side-by-side and twist them away from each other two times. Connect the two strands at the end, pinching the ends together to form a point. Do this with all of the strands and create a star flower!
  • Cover star bread loosely with a damp cloth or towel and let rest one more time for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat egg whites leftover from the yolk and brush whites evenly over the surface of the bread.
  • Bake bread for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and golden.
  • Decorate with powdered sugar (confectioners sugar or icing sugar), and a little ground cinnamon.Serve warm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON STARS: ZIMTSTERNE (GERMANY)



Cinnamon Stars: Zimtsterne (Germany) image

These are a classic German Christmas cookie; you'll find them in most every household as soon as St. Nicholas' Day (December 6) rolls around. These gluten-free cookies are kind of like a cross between a macaroon and a meringue, with a hint of nutty spiciness. We find them truly addictive. They're designed to keep for a long time, they'll get chewier as time passes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen stars

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 ounces sliced almonds, with skin (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large egg whites, room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for rolling* (please see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Sift the confectioners' sugar.
  • Put 1/2 cup of the sifted confectioners' sugar, 10 ounces (3 heaping cups) of the almonds and all the cinnamon in a food processor. Process until the nuts are finely ground, with just a few larger pieces.
  • Whip the egg whites in a large, clean bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until they hold soft peaks, about 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining confectioners' sugar while whipping, until the whites are thick, creamy and somewhat stiff, about 2 minutes more. Set aside 2/3 cup of this meringue for topping the cookies.
  • Fold the ground almond mixture and the lemon zest into the remaining meringue to make a stiff dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Lay a sheet of parchment or waxed paper on the work surface and lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Turn the dough out onto the dusted paper, flatten and dust with more sugar as needed, and then lay another sheet of parchment or waxed paper on top. Roll the dough between the papers until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Flip the dough over and gently peel off a sheet of the paper. For ease when cutting, lay the paper back on the dough, flip again and gently pull off the other side of the paper so that the dough is fully released from it.
  • Cut cookies with a 3-inch star cutter and place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. (Excess dough can be rerolled.) Use a small spoon, brush or offset spatula to spread the reserved meringue over the top of each cookie, taking care not to let the meringue drip over the sides. Press or sprinkle remaining sliced almonds in a decorative pattern into the meringue.
  • Bake cookies until bottoms are light golden brown and meringue is set and crisp, about 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and open the oven door to release heat and dry cookies out in the oven for 10 more minutes.

CHRISTMAS STAR TWISTED BREAD



Christmas Star Twisted Bread image

Swirled with jam, this sweet beauty may look tricky, but it's not. The best part is opening the oven to find this freshly baked star bread in all its glory. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water until foamy. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, sugar and salt; add yeast mixture and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll 1 portion into a 12-in. circle. Place on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Spread with one-third of the jam to within 1/2 in. of edge. Repeat twice, layering dough and jam, and ending with final portion of dough., Place a 2-1/2-in. round cutter on top of the dough in center of circle (do not press down). With a sharp knife, make 16 evenly spaced cuts from round cutter to edge of dough, forming a starburst. Remove cutter; grasp 2 adjacent strips and rotate twice outward. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips., Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. (Watch during final 5 minutes for any dripping.) Remove from oven; brush with melted butter, avoiding areas where jam is visible. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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