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    Nutella Star Bread | Braided Nutella Bread

    Published: Jul 1, 2015 · Modified: Jul 22, 2023 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Nutella Star Bread, or Braided Nutella Bread, is one of the most gorgeous, soft, and delicious pull-apart bread recipes you will ever make.

    Love Nutella? Check out our simple Nutella crescent rolls and Nutella bread toast recipe.

    Easy Nutella Star Bread (Braided bread or Christmas Star Bread).

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    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Tips
    • Make ahead instructions
    • Star bread filling ideas
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Nutella recipes
    • Recipe card
    • User Reviews

    About the recipe

    Nutella star bread is one of the best bread that you can bake for holiday breakfast, brunch, and dessert. A total crowd-pleaser.

    But the bread is so tasty and easy to make that you don't have to wait for the Christmas holidays to make this star bread. You should try this braided bread whenever you have a sweet craving or want to make something quick but still beautiful and appetizing for a family get-together.

    This braided bread is proof that fancy-looking bread is not always difficult to make at home. Bake one today in your kitchen!

    Check out our savory cranberry pull-part bread, Christmas tree pull-apart bread, and brown butter cinnamon rolls.

    Best star bread recipe with Nutella (Easy holiday braided bread).

    Ingredients

    Yeast: I always use active dry yeast 7g sachet ( 2 ¼ tsp) while making bread recipes.

    Whole milk: Makes your bread rich and delicious.

    Butter: I prefer unsalted and melted butter. If using salted ones, reduce the amount of salt you add to the dough.

    Flour: I have used plain all-purpose flour in this recipe

    Nutella: Any hazelnut spread will work. You can also try this recipe with the trending Lotus biscoff spread.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Making the dough for star bread

    • In a large mixing bowl, add warm milk and sprinkle the yeast. Leave this undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate. 
    • To this, add melted butter, sugar, egg, and mix. On top of this, add flour in increments along with salt and knead for 10 to 12 minutes to form a smooth and elastic dough. (I like to knead bread dough using my hands- good workout!! You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for this step)
    • Transfer this to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 

    How to shape or braid star bread with Nutella filling?

    • Punch down the risen dough to a floured surface and divide it into four equal portions. 
    • Meanwhile, melt the Nutella in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds so that it is easier to spread. 
    • Roll out one portion of dough into a 10 -12 inch circle. Transfer this to parchment paper lined on a baking pan or to a silicon mat.  
    • Using a spoon or knife, spread a thin layer of Nutella leaving a ½-inch border. 
    • Roll the second portion of the dough into a circle again. Place it on the previous layer and spread the Nutella. 
    Step by step pictures on making of Nutella star bread.
    • Repeat the procedure for the third portion of the dough.
    • Roll the last portion of dough and place it on top. Trim the ends of the dough to create a clean circle (we can bake this excess dough separately)
    • Place a small bowl or cookie cutter at the center of the dough as a reference.
    • Leaving the center intact (portion covered by the bowl), use a sharp knife or pizza cutter and divide the layered dough into quarters. Divide each quarter into half and repeat until you have 16 equal parts.
    Pictures on How to shape the bread dough into star or flower.
    • Take two neighboring strips, one in each hand, twist them twice in opposite directions of each other(away from each other), and then pinch the ends together. Repeat this for all 16 parts. At the end, you will have eight beautiful flower petals or pointed stars. 
    • Remove the bowl, cover this braided bread with a kitchen towel, and let it rest for about 20- 25 minutes.

    Bake the braided star-shaped Nutella bread

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • If the points of the star have separated while rising, pinch them again together.
    • In a bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the risen star bread with egg wash all over.
    • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. If the bread turns brown faster, then cover it with aluminum foil for 15 minutes and continue baking.
    • Let the bread cool for 10 minutes
    • Serve warm, and enjoy.

    Tips

    • For the excess dough, I shaped it into concentric circles and sprinkled a mixture of sugar and cinnamon powder, and baked it along with the braided bread.
    • While adding the milk, make sure it is warm, around 110 degrees F. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and using cold milk will not let the yeast activate.
    • The bread will become dense if you add too much flour. So start with 3 cups of flour and then add slowly in increments as needed to form smooth elastic dough.
    • How to store the bread? This star bread tastes the best when served warm and fresh. If there are any leftovers, store them in an airtight conatiner in the refrigerator for three days. Reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds before serving. You can also freeze any leftovers for two months in a ziplock bag or airtight container.
    Cinnamon sugar rolls using leftover bread dough.

    Make ahead instructions

    Once you finish kneading the bread dough, cover it in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. The day you want to serve the bread, remove the dough from the fridge an hour before you want to bake it, and follow the remaining instructions.

    You can also knead and freeze the dough. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then follow the recipe.

    Star bread filling ideas

    • Love nut butter over Nutella? Then add peanut, almond, or any nut butter between the layers.
    • Are you trying this bread during the fall season? Use pumpkin butter or apple butter.
    • Making this star bread for Christmas? Then in a bowl, mix cinnamon powder and sugar. Spread between layers with some butter. Finally, top it with confectioners sugar to get the snow effect.
    • You can use your favorite jam, jelly, or even chai spice or pumpkin spice between layers.
    • Love savory star bread? Try tomato sauce, herbs, cheese, pesto, or cream cheese.
    Simple holiday star bread made with Nutella or Chocolate hazelnut spread.

    Recipe FAQs

    Calories in star bread

    One serving of star bread with Nutella has 511 calories with 10g of protein and 73g of carbs.

    Can I make star bread without a bread machine?

    Yes. You can easily make any bread at home without a bread machine. All you need is a good working surface, a bowl, and some elbow grease for kneading.

    Can I use a different filling instead of Nutella?

    Yes. Feel free to use nut butter like almond, cashew, peanut, or lotus biscoff spread or any chocolate spread.

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      Nutella Crepes with Strawberries | How to Make a Crepe?
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    Recipe card

    Easy Nutella Star Bread or Best Holiday Nutella Braided Bread.

    Nutella Star Bread | Braided Nutella Bread

    Kushi
    Nutella Star bread or Braided Nutella Bread is one of the most gorgeous, soft, and delicious pull-apart bread recipes you will ever make.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts
    Cuisine American, European
    Servings 8
    Calories 511 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Parchement paper

    Ingredients
      

    For the dough

    • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast one packet
    • 1 cup Warm milk
    • 4 tablespoon Melted butter
    • 4 tablespoon Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 3 ½ cups Flour more or less as needed

    For the filling

    • 1 cup Nutella

    Other ingredients

    • 1 Egg for egg wash

    Instructions
     

    Making the dough for star bread

    • In a large mixing bowl, add warm milk and sprinkle the yeast. Leave this undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.
      2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast, 1 cup Warm milk
    • To this, add melted butter, sugar, egg, and mix. On top of this, add flour in increments along with salt and knead for 10 to 12 minutes to form a smooth and elastic dough. (I like to knead bread dough using my hands- good workout!! You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for this step)
      4 tablespoon Melted butter, 4 tablespoon Sugar, 1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Salt, 3 ½ cups Flour
    • Transfer this to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

    How to shape or braid star bread with Nutella filling?

    • Punch down the risen dough to a floured surface and divide it into four equal portions.
    • Meanwhile, melt the Nutella in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds so that it is easier to spread.
      1 cup Nutella
    • Roll out one portion of dough into a 10 -12 inch circle. Transfer this to parchment paper lined on a baking pan or to a silicon mat.
    • Using a spoon or knife, spread a thin layer of Nutella leaving a ½ inch border.
    • Roll the second portion of the dough into a circle again. Place it on the previous layer and spread the Nutella.
    • Repeat the procedure for the third portion of the dough.
    • Roll the last portion of dough and place it on top. Trim the ends of the dough to create a clean circle (we can bake this excess dough separately)
    • Place a small bowl or cookie cutter at the center of the dough as a reference.
    • Leaving the center intact (portion covered by the bowl), use a sharp knife or pizza cutter and divide the layered dough into quarters. Divide each quarter into half and repeat until you have 16 equal parts.
    • Take two neighboring strips, one in each hand, twist them twice in opposite directions of each other(away from each other), and then pinch the ends together. Repeat this for all 16 parts. At the end, you will have eight beautiful flower petals or pointed stars.
    • Remove the bowl, cover this braided bread with kitchen towel, and let it rest for about 20- 25 minutes.

    Bake the braided star-shaped Nutella bread

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • If the points of the star have separated while rising, pinch them again together.
    • In a bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the risen star bread with egg wash all over.
      1 Egg
    • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. If the bread turns brown faster, then cover it with aluminum foil for 15 minutes and continue baking.
    • Let the bread cool for 10 minutes
    • Serve warm, and enjoy.

    Notes

    • For the excess dough, I shaped it into concentric circles and sprinkled a mixture of sugar and cinnamon powder, and baked it along with the braided bread.
    • While adding the milk, make sure it is warm, around 110 degrees F. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and using cold milk will not let the yeast activate.
    • The bread will become dense if you add too much flour. So start with 3 cups of flour and then add slowly in increments as needed to form smooth elastic dough.
    • How to store the bread? This star bread tastes the best when served warm and fresh. If there are any leftovers, store them in an airtight conatiner in the refrigerator for three days. Reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds before serving. You can also freeze any leftovers for two months in a ziplock bag or airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Note: We originally posted this recipe in July 2015. It has now been modified in July 2023 with Recipes, Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, Recipe maker, calories etc.

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    1. kolaci i torte recepti

      August 09, 2016 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      This is great, I will definitely try this recipe. Very beautiful..

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      • Kushi

        August 10, 2016 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you 🙂

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