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Matcha Star Bread

This Matcha Star Bread is a festive and fun way to showcase tender pull-apart buns filled with a homemade Matcha Hazelnut Spread.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: Asian , Japanese

Ingredients

Dough:
  • 130 ml whole milk warmed
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 10 g granulated sugar
  • 160 g bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 30 g vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
  • ½ C Matcha Hazelnut Spread

Instructions

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  1. Combine the warmed milk, yeast and sugar in a bowl and give it a stir. Let it sit for 5 minutes, until the yeast is bubbly and active.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment, add in the flour and sea salt.
  3. Add in the yeast mixture, vegetable oil and vanilla extract and knead until the dough is soft and shiny, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
  5. Leave it to rest in a warm location, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
  7. On a large work surface, with a rolling pin, roll each dough ball out into an 8-9" circle.
  8. Place the rolled out dough onto a piece of parchment paper and transfer to a large baking sheet.
  9. Add 2 tablespoon of Matcha Hazelnut Spread to the dough and use an offset spatula to spread it over the surface, leaving about 1" border from the edge.
  10. Place another rolled out dough over top and repeat with spreading the Matcha Hazelnut Spread, leaving the top layer blank.
  11. Use a round 1.5" lid to make an imprint in the centre of the dough. (This acts as a guide).
  12. Use a sharp bench scraper to make 4 cuts (North, South, East, and West), working from the exterior of the centre imprint.
  13. Then, make 3 additional cuts in each quarter so you end up with 12 pieces total.
  14. Take two pieces of dough and twist twice opposite of each other, and pinch the ends together.
  15. Repeat until all the dough sections have been twisted.
  16. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm location, until the bread is puffy.
  17. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
  18. Bake the Matcha Star Bread at 350°F/177°C for 17-20 minutes, until lightly golden. If the bread is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil halfway through.
  19. Transfer the star bread to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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