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Christmas Morning Star Bread

A soft, buttery pull-apart star bread filled with cinnamon sugar, perfect for festive Christmas mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: European, Holiday
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 0.75 cup whole milk warm
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Filling
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Prepare dough and let rise until doubled.
  2. Divide dough and roll into equal circles.
  3. Layer dough with butter and cinnamon sugar.
  4. Cut layered dough into star shape and twist points.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture. Can be drizzled with glaze or dusted with powdered sugar.