5 from 6 votes
Almond Star Bread
Almond star bread is a delicious and unique twist on the traditional star bread recipe. It uses an almond paste brown sugar filling to create a sweet and fragrant bread that is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
9
pieces
Calories:
383 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dough Recipe
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, salted
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Almond Filling
- 1/2 cup almond paste softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Topping
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup almonds slivered
Instructions
Dough Recipe
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Add in flour. Use a dough hook and turn on to a low speed.
- Once the flour starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed to a medium range. Add more flour as necessary so that the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough mixture should be soft and tacky, but not stick to your hands. Add more or less flour until the dough reaches the desired consistency. The amount of flour you add in bread making is always an approximation and you should go by feel.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
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Shaping Instructions:
- Take dough and divide it into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a large circle, roughly the width of your baking sheet.
- Lay one circle down onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread 1/3 of the almond mixture across the top making sure to leave 1/4 inch around the edge of the circle.
- Continue layering with the remaining pieces, but leave the 4th and final piece plain on top.
- Use a small 2-inch bowl to mark the center (or eyeball it) and then use a knife to cut 16 equal strands, leaving the small circle in the center.
- Take two of the strands and twist in opposite directions, 2-3 times, and then pinch the edges shut to seal. Continue twisting pieces together until all pieces are twisted and you have a large star shape.
Topping and Baking Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together until they are well combined.Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle slivered almonds over the top.
- Bake immediately (no rising) in a 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes. Once cooled, serve plain, frost with your favorite frosting, or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- See website for other flavor variations including fillings and toppings. www.thestayathomechef.com
Nutrition Information
Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
356mg
(15%)
Potassium
197mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.