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Cinnamon Star Bread (AKA Snowflake Bread)
Cinnamon Star Bread is a visually striking yeast bread shaped like a star or snowflake and layered with a cinnamon-sugar filling. The dough is enriched with milk, butter, and eggs, producing a soft, tender crumb. The cinnamon mixture provides warm sweetness and aroma throughout the twisted layers, while the unique shaping technique creates an impressive presentation.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
1
loaf
Calories:
2826 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dough Recipe:
- 1 cup milk 100-110℉, warm
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, salted
- 1 large egg
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Dough Recipe:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Add in 3 cups of flour 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 medium.
- Add up to 1/2 cup of additional 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. The dough mixture should be soft and tacky, but not stick to your hands.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Shaping and Baking Instructions:
- Once risen, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 13x18 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle roughly 12 inches in diameter (or slightly smaller than your baking sheet).
- Place the first dough circle on the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread 1-2 tablespoons softened butter on top in an even layer, leaving 1/4 inch border around the edge of the circle.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle ⅓ of the mixture over the buttered dough. Repeat the layering process with the second and third circles. Place the final circle on top without butter or cinnamon sugar.
- 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 firmly to seal. Continue twisting pieces together until all pieces are twisted and you have a large star shape.
- Bake immediately (no rising) in the preheated 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes. Once cooled, serve plain, frost with your favorite frosting, or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Adjust flour quantity by feel when making dough; it should be soft and tacky but not sticky.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled to ensure light texture.
- For variations and further ideas, visit www.thestayathomechef.com.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2826kcal
(141%)
Carbohydrates
438g
(146%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
96g
(148%)
Saturated Fat
57g
(285%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Trans Fat
3g
(150%)
Cholesterol
405mg
(135%)
Sodium
3157mg
(132%)
Potassium
1072mg
(23%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
144g
(288%)
Vitamin A
3124IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
579mg
(58%)
Iron
20mg
(111%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2826
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2826kcal | 141% |
| Carbohydrates | 438g | 146% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 96g | 148% |
| Saturated Fat | 57g | 285% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 405mg | 135% |
| Sodium | 3157mg | 132% |
| Potassium | 1072mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 144g | 288% |
| Vitamin A | 3124IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 579mg | 58% |
| Iron | 20mg | 111% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.