Star bread

In ancient times, people looked up at the stars and saw patterns. They used these patterns to tell stories and to help them understand their place in the universe. Over time, people started to believe that the stars had power and that they could influence their lives.

People started to create recipes that they believed would help them harness the power of the stars. These recipes were often passed down from generation to generation.

The most popular star bread recipe is the one for the Star of Bethlehem. This bread is made with flour, water, salt, and yeast. The dough is formed into a star shape and then baked.

Advice

Making star bread is an enjoyable experience that creates a delicious and impressive result. To ensure success, it is important to read the recipe carefully before beginning and prepare the ingredients and tools in advance. Make sure the dough is not too sticky, and knead it until it is smooth and elastic. When forming the rolls, use a bit of flour to keep them from sticking to your hands. After the rolls are shaped and placed in the pan, let them rise in a warm place until they are double in size before baking. Finally, brush the unbaked rolls with beaten egg to give them a nice glossy finish. With a bit of patience, you can create a beautiful star bread that will be the star of any meal.

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Recipes

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Scallion Star Bread

  • dough
  • vegan butter
  • sesame seed
  • salt
  • sugar
  • active yeast
  • baking powder
  • vegan butter
  • water
  • bread all purpose spelt flour
  • For scallion mixture
  • salt
  • scallions stalk
  • all purpose flour
  • oil
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Star Bread

  • milk
  • milk
  • salt
  • egg
  • sugar
  • butter
  • yeast
  • all purpose flour
  • apple butter
  • egg wash
  • all purpose flour
  • powdered sugar
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Gruyere Onion Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • water
  • salt
  • egg
  • egg white
  • caramelized onion
  • gruyère cheese
  • butter
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Almond Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • water
  • salt
  • egg
  • egg white
  • almond paste
  • almond
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Pesto Parmesan Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • water
  • salt
  • egg
  • egg white
  • pesto sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • butter
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Orange Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • orange zest
  • orange zest
  • orange extract
  • salt
  • egg
  • water
  • sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
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Garlic Bread Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • water
  • basil
  • salt
  • egg
  • egg white
  • parmesan cheese
  • oregano
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Baklava Star Bread

  • milk
  • yeast
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • egg
  • pistachio
  • butter
  • clove
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • honey

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
sugar
salt
all purpose flour
milk
yeast
egg
water
egg white
parmesan cheese
powdered sugar
vegan butter
cinnamon
brown sugar
orange zest
vanilla extract
sesame seed
active yeast
baking powder
scallions stalk
bread all purpose spelt flour
oil
apple butter
egg wash
duck
milk powder
green onion
caramelized onion
gruyère cheese
almond paste
almond
pesto sauce
orange extract
nutella hazelnut spread
strawberry jam
cream cheese
basil
oregano
garlic
pistachio
clove
honey

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