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Garlic Bread Star Bread
5 from 15 votes

Garlic Bread Star Bread

Garlic Bread Star Bread is a visually striking yeast bread shaped in layered circular discs filled with a garlic butter mixture and Parmesan cheese. The soft, enriched dough rises before being rolled out and layered with a mixture of butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, and dried herbs. The dough is cut and twisted into a star shape, then brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with more Parmesan and herbs before baking.

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 319 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 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
Garlic Bread Filling
  • 1/3 cup butter softened, salted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon garlic about 4 cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
Topping
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried

Instructions

Dough Recipe
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
Shaping and Baking Instructions
  1. Take dough and divide it into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a large circle, roughly the width of your baking sheet.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
  2. Lay one circle down onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread 1/3 of the garlic bread mixture on top in an even layer, leaving 1/4 inch around the edge of the circle
  3. Continue layering with the remaining pieces, but leave the 4th and final piece plain on top. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
  4. 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.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
  5. 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. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until they are well combined. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the surface of the loaf. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and dried basil.
  7. Bake immediately (no rising) in a 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Once cooled, serve plain, or dip in marinara(optional)

Notes

  • Soft dough texture depends on careful flour amounts and kneading until dough is tacky but not sticky.
  • Use softened salted butter for the filling to blend easily with garlic and Parmesan.
  • Shaping into the star form reveals the garlic butter filling layers after baking for attractive presentation.
  • Egg white wash and Parmesan topping enhance color and flavor of the crust.
  • Refer to the source website for more flavor variations for the filling and toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 505mg (21%) Potassium 130mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 468IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 505mg 21%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 468IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.