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Cinnamon Star Bread (AKA Snowflake Bread)
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Prep Time
1h 30m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
1h 55m
This Cinnamon Star Bread, also known as Snowflake Bread, is a delightful and festive treat. The warm, fluffy dough is twisted and filled with a sweet, buttery cinnamon filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Servings:
1
Scale:
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6
Dough Recipe
Cinnamon Filling
Steps
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 medium. 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 doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5
Take dough and divide into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a large circle, roughly the width of your baking sheet.
6
Lay one circle down onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread 1-2 tablespoons softened butter on top in an even layer, leaving 1/4 inch around the edge of the circle. In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the butter.
7
Continue layering with the remaining pieces, but leave the top 4th and final dough piece plain.
8
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.
9
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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories5,646kcal282%
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Fat203g10%
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Saturated Fat122g6%
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Carbohydrates860g43%
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Fiber21g1%
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Sugar249g12%
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Protein106g5%
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Cholesterol830mg41%
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Sodium3,115mg155%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.