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Cinnamon Star Bread

This beautiful Cinnamon Star Bread is soft, buttery, and filled with warm cinnamon sugar layers that pull apart perfectly. Perfect for Christmas morning, cozy weekends, or anytime you want to fill your home with the smell of fresh-baked cinnamon bread.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: desserts
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: cinnamon bread, cinnamon raisin bread, cinnamon star bread, star bread
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Deborah McDonald

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup sugar granulated
  • ¾ cup milk warm, (about 110°F)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter , softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar , packed
  • 2 tsp cinnamon ground

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp milk

Optional Toppings

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Icing drizzle (powdered sugar + milk)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into four equal pieces.
  • Roll one piece into a 10-inch circle and place it on parchment paper. Spread with filling.
  • Repeat for the next two layers, stacking them and spreading filling between each. Top with the last circle (no filling).
  • Place a small glass in the center. Cut into 16 strips like pizza slices.
  • Twist two strips away from each other twice, then pinch the ends together to form a point. Repeat all the way around.
  • Cover the shaped bread and let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with icing. Tear, share, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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