Did you know that there is actually a World Nutella Day…and it’s today!  In order to celebrate this happy occasion, I decided to make this simple braided nutella bread.

I am sure you’ve heard the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”…well, enjoy!

Origins of the Recipe For Simple Braided Nutella Bread:

I used the recipe for Easy Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls and replaced the butter with 1/3 cup of nutella. That’s it. Super easy and really good.

You really cannot go wrong when Nutella is involved. How did you celebrate World Nutella Day?

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Simple Braided Nutella Bread

This is how I celebrated World Nutella Day. Come take a look at this Simple Braided Nutella Bread.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Italian

Keyword nutella braided bread, nutella bread

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 16 servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

• 4½ cups all purpose flour separated 1½ and 3 cups
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 8 grams
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup mashed potato cooked
• 1/3 cup butter cut up
• 1/4 cup sugar granulated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs

Filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-2 tablespoons flour
• 1/3 cup Nutella slightly warmed in microwave

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl (of stand mixer) combine 1½ cups of flour with yeast. Set aside.
• Combine milk, potato, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium heat until butter starts to melt.
• Remove from heat.
• Add to flour mixture and mix on low speed for about one minute.
• Add eggs and continue beating until well incorporated (2-3 minutes).
• Switch to dough hook.
• Add the rest of the flour (3 cups) and mix for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternately, you can knead by hand.
• Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Make sure to turn dough in order to completely coat the dough with the grease.
• Let rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Punch dough.
• Turn it out on a lightly floured board and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare the filling by combining the brown sugar, cinnamon and flour in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Roll out dough until you get an 18 x 12 inch rectangle.
• Spread softened Nutella on the dough and evenly sprinkle the filling mixture.
• Roll into a log, starting with the long side.
• Cut the roll lengthwise, in three. Start the incision 1 1/2 inches from the top.
• Start making a braid with the three strands. Tuck ends underneath braid.
• Place in prepared pan.
• Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes or until double in size.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool slightly before slicing...if you can resist.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 

*recipe lightly adapted from recipe in Cook's Secrets Magazine

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3.5% | Vitamin C: 3.7% | Calcium: 4.2% | Iron: 12.1%

Thanks for dropping by.

Ciao for now!

Maria

2016.02.05 This post has been updated.