Description
This festive sourdough star bread features a tender, airy crumb from an active starter and layers of cinnamon sugar, shaped into a stunning snowflake design. Ideal for holiday gatherings, it combines the tang of sourdough with warm cinnamon, finished with melted butter and a dusting of powdered sugar. Follow step-by-step instructions for bulk fermentation, layering, cutting, twisting, and baking to achieve a golden centerpiece that delights with every pull-apart slice.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Mix sourdough starter, flour, sugar, salt, warm milk, softened butter, and egg to form a soft, elastic dough.
2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 4–6 hours.
3. Punch down dough, divide into four equal balls, and let rest 10–15 minutes.
4. Roll first ball into a 10-inch circle on parchment and spread cinnamon sugar filling, leaving 1/2 inch border.
5. Repeat rolling and filling for second and third balls, stacking each layer, then top with fourth circle without filling.
6. Place a 2-inch round cutter in center, cut 16 strips from edge to cutter, and remove cutter.
7. Twist each pair of strips twice away from each other and pinch ends to form eight star points.
8. Cover shaped bread and proof in a warm spot until puffy, about 45–60 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake on center rack for 20–25 minutes until deep golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
11. Brush hot bread with melted butter, cool 10–15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
Keywords: sourdough snowflake bread, christmas cinnamon star bread, star bread, sourdough starter, cinnamon sugar star bread, star-shaped bread, sourdough discard recipe, holiday baking