Warm & Buttery Christmas Morning Star Bread
Christmas morning calls for something warm, comforting, and magical — and Christmas Morning Star Bread delivers all three. With its golden layers, soft pull-apart texture, and buttery cinnamon filling, this stunning bread turns a simple breakfast into a cherished holiday ritual.
Star bread looks impressive, but its beauty lies in simplicity. Made from soft enriched dough and shaped into a festive star, it bakes into tender layers that beg to be pulled apart and shared. As it bakes, the kitchen fills with the scent of butter, cinnamon, and warmth — a signal that Christmas has truly begun.
Whether served alongside hot cocoa, coffee, or tea, this bread is made for slow mornings, joyful gatherings, and memories that last long after the holidays end.
Why This Bread Is a Holiday Favorite
This star bread earns its place on the Christmas table because it offers:
- Soft, fluffy pull-apart layers
- Rich buttery cinnamon filling
- Eye-catching festive shape
- Perfect balance of sweetness
- Ideal make-ahead dough option
It’s both a centerpiece and a comfort food classic.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Instant yeast
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter
- Egg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Filling
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Topping
- Egg wash
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Warm milk gently and dissolve yeast with sugar.
- Mix flour, salt, egg, butter, and vanilla.
- Knead until soft and elastic.
- Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Divide dough into equal portions and roll into circles.
- Spread butter, sugar, and cinnamon between layers.
- Stack layers and cut into star shape.
- Twist sections outward to form star points.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake until golden and fluffy.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.
Shaping Tips for Perfect Stars
- Chill dough briefly for clean cuts
- Use a bowl as cutting guide
- Twist gently to avoid tearing
Serving Ideas
- With hot cocoa
- Alongside fresh fruit
- Drizzled with vanilla glaze
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Best enjoyed same day
- Dough can be refrigerated overnight
- Reheat gently before serving
Christmas Morning Star Bread
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare dough and let rise until doubled.
- Divide dough and roll into equal circles.
- Layer dough with butter and cinnamon sugar.
- Cut layered dough into star shape and twist points.
- Brush with egg wash and bake until golden.
