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Herb and Cheese Braided Star Bread

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, each rolled to a 12”x12” square
  • 4 ounces mascarpone, softened
  • ¼ cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1 teaspoon minced thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced sage
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. Lay puff pastry sheets onto a clean surface, side by side and place a 10” (in diameter) bowl upside down, over each sheet and trim around the edge to create 2 even circles.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine mascarpone, gruyere, Parmesan, chives, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
  4. Evenly spread mascarpone mixture over one of the puff pastry rounds and carefully place the other round on top.
  5. Transfer circles to a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  6. Place a 2.5” (in diameter) prep bowl upside down over the surface and using a sharp knife create 16 even cuts around the circle, from the center (where the prep bowl’s edge starts) to the outer edge of the circle ‘sandwich’. You should end up with something that looks like a ‘sun with rays’.
  7. Remove the prep bowl starting from one side, grab 2 of the cut strips and twist them both outward twice before bringing the two edges together and pinching them closed.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon water to the beaten egg and brush mixture over the whole star.
  9. Optional step: Using a small, star shaped cookie cutter, cut a star from the center of the braided bread.
  10. Bake braided star bread for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Allow bread to cool for about 10 minutes and serve.

Notes

  • *Makes 1 (10 inch) Bread

Nutrition Information

Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 306IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 306IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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