Star Bread  Recipe

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Try something new this holiday season and bake a Star Bread! Filled with a unique chocolate chestnut filling, this star bread recipe is perfect for Christmas morning! 

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Ingredients for the sweet dough: -flour -yeast -milk -mashed potatoes -butter -sugar -salt -eggs -orange zest

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Ingredients for the chestnut filling: -pureed chestnuts -espresso -honey -evaporated milk -rum -cocoa powder -butter -vanilla extract -cinnamon -orange zest -salt -dark chocolate

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Combine the ingredients to make the yeast dough.

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Divide the dough into 3 equal balls. Allow to rise for 45 minutes. While waiting make the chestnut filling.

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Roll out one dough ball.

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Spread the chocolate chestnut filling over the entire surface of the dough. Repeat one more time.

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Cut into 16 equal strips of dough.

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With your fingers, pick up two side by side strips of dough. Gently make two complete twists away from each other.

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Press the ends together. Continue until you have formed 8 points. Allow to double in size.

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Bake at 375° F (190°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown and enjoy! 

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