Chocolate Star Bread is one of the best holiday treats! Layers of tender Rhode’s White Bread with ribbons of chocolate spread. It’s sliced and twisted into a festive star shape then brushed with an egg wash and baked to perfection. The finishing touch is a sprinkling of snow like powdered sugar!
Christmas sweets are so fun to make this time of year. If you looking for some fun recipes I know you will love my Christmas Magic Cookie Bars. My oldest son is a huge fan of peppermint so I love to make these Peppermint Bark Cookies. Speaking of favorites, my husband loves eggnog so I was fun to put a twist on it with my Holiday Eggnog Pie.
Snowflake Pull-Apart Bread
Ever since I saw Star Bread or Snowflake Pull-Apart Bread online a few years ago, I knew I had to make it.
With all of the recipes I researched they called for a homemade enriched dough. I have experience making bread, but I know not everyone does. It can be intimidating and seem overwhelming.
This is why I thought it would be a fabulous idea to use my favorite frozen dough from Rhodes! I always have it on hand in my freezer and it works perfectly in this recipe.
How To Make Star Bread
- Place two frozen Rhodes White Loaves on a large plate to thaw for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly flour a large piece of parchment paper.
- Cut each loaf in half lengthwise.
- Roll one half out on parchment paper into a 12″ circle.
- Spread 1/4 cup of chocolate spread in even layer over the dough circle.
- Repeat two more times.
- Roll out the last dough half and place it on top and gently press down on the layers.
- Mark a 3″ circle in the center using a cookie cutter or small bowl and pressing down.
- Using a sharp knife cut the layered circle into 4 equal parts.
- Then cut those equal parts in half, then those halves in half.
- You will end up with 16 equal parts.
- Take two sections side by side and twist them each away from each other three times.
- Pinch together the ends until they make a point.
- Repeat with the remaining sections.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water together until well combined.
- Brush a thin layer of the egg wash over the entire dough star.
- Using the parchment paper, transfer to a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes then dust the entire star with powdered sugar.
- Serve.
This recipe is pretty versatile. You could serve it for a Christmas brunch or as a dessert along side some hot chocolate. It would even be fun to make for breakfast Christmas morning!
You know I love to share some of my other favorite holiday recipes with you!
- Slow Cooker Holiday Wassail
- Christmas Punch
- Chocolate Pinecones
- Garlic Mushrooms recipe by House Of Nash Eats
Chocolate Star Bread Recipe
Chocolate Star Bread
Ingredients
- 2 loaves Frozen Rhodes White Bread
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Like Nutella)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 TBSP Water
Instructions
- Place two frozen Rhodes White Loaves on a large plate to thaw for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly flour a large piece of parchment paper.
- Cut each loaf in half lengthwise.
- Roll one half out on parchment paper into a 12" circle.
- Spread 1/4 cup of chocolate spread in even layer over the dough circle.
- Repeat two more times.
- Roll out the last dough half and place it on top and gently press down on the layers.
- Mark a 3" circle in the center using a cookie cutter or small bowl and pressing down.
- Using a sharp knife cut the layered circle into 4 equal parts.
- Then cut those equal parts in half, then those halves in half.
- You will end up with 16 equal parts.
- Take two sections side by side and twist them each away from each other three times.
- Pinch together the ends until they make a point.
- Repeat with the remaining sections.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water together until well combined.
- Brush a thin layer of the egg wash over the entire dough star.
- Using the parchment paper, transfer to a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes then dust the entire star with powdered sugar.
- Serve.
Merideth
November 12, 2020 at 11:34 amThat looks amazing! Do you think it’d work with cinnamon sugar too? Can’t wait to try it!!
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 12, 2020 at 1:29 pmOh for sure it would work with cinnamon sugar! And thank you!!
Donna
November 17, 2020 at 8:10 amI want to try this but don’t know what you mean by “chocolate spread”. Could you give me an example?
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 17, 2020 at 10:50 pmI just updated it. I mean something like Nutella.
Lisa Lepera
November 17, 2020 at 9:56 amWhat type of chocolate spread do you use? Do you make it?
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 17, 2020 at 10:51 pmNo, it’s Nutella or I know Hershey’s has a chocolate spread. They are usually in the same grocery isle as the peanut butter.
Gina
November 17, 2020 at 11:44 amWhat is chocolate spread? Like Nutella?
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 17, 2020 at 10:51 pmYes, like Nutella!
Katrina
November 18, 2020 at 8:28 amThis really is a show stopper!
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 20, 2020 at 11:45 pmThank you so much, Katrina!
Haeley @ Design Improvised
November 18, 2020 at 8:43 amThis is so beautiful and looks easy enough to do! My daughters love Nutella so I am going to try making this on Christmas morning!
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 20, 2020 at 11:45 pmThey are going to love it!!
Jodie Kammerer
November 18, 2020 at 11:27 amWow! This looks like it belongs on the Great British Baking Show, and I mean that in the best way! I want to make this in the worst way. I hope it turns out as beautiful as yours!
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 20, 2020 at 11:45 pmYou are so so kind! I know yours will be fabulous!
Des
November 19, 2020 at 10:48 amThis is absolutely gorgeous!! How perfect would it be on a holiday table. Love!
Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
November 20, 2020 at 11:44 pmThank you so much!!
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