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Chocolate Star Bread
2h 55min
8 servings
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This festive Christmas Star Braided Chocolate and Cinnamon Bread is a showstopping centerpiece for your holiday table. The soft, enriched dough is filled with a decadent chocolate and cinnamon mixture, then braided into a beautiful star shape. Perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season, this bread combines the warmth of cinnamon with the indulgence of chocolate in every bite.
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3 g
17 g
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Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, yeast, and salt.
Heat milk and butter
In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Let cool to 110°F (43°C).
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Add the milk mixture, eggs, and sugar to the flour mixture. Beat until well combined.
Knead the dough
Gradually add the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling
Finely chop the chocolate. In a bowl, mix chopped chocolate, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Shape the dough
Punch down the dough and divide into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a 12-inch circle.
Assemble the star
Place one circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread 1/3 of the filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Repeat with two more layers.
Top layer and cut
Place the final circle on top. Place a 3-inch round cookie cutter in the center. Cut the dough into 16 equal strips from the edge to the cutter.
Braid the star
Take two adjacent strips and twist them away from each other twice. Pinch the ends together. Repeat with all strips.
Second rise
Cover the star and let rise for 30 minutes or until puffy.
Prepare for baking
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt the remaining butter and brush over the star.
Bake
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
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