Garlic Bread Star Bread

5 from 5 votes

Garlic Bread gets an elegant upgrade and is served up in a twisty Star Bread loaf that's easier to shape than you might think. The flavors of fresh and fragrant garlic and rich and buttery bread combine to create a unique and tasty bread that is perfect for an appetizer, brunch, savory side dish, or snack.

Prep Time1 30

Cook Time25

Total Time1 55

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic bread, Star Bread

Servings: pieces

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

Dough Recipe

1 cup warm milk
1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons salted butter softened
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour

Garlic Bread Filling

1/3 cup salted butter softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoon minced garlic about 4 cloves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Topping

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

Dough Recipe

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Add in flour. Use a dough hook and turn on to a low speed.
Once the flour starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed to a medium range. Add more flour as necessary so that the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough mixture should be soft and tacky, but not stick to your hands.
Add more or less flour until the dough reaches the desired consistency. The amount of flour you add in bread making is always an approximation and you should go by feel.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.

Shaping and Baking Instructions

Take dough and divide it into 4 even pieces. Roll each piece into a large circle, roughly the width of your baking sheet.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Lay one circle down onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread 1/3 of the garlic bread mixture on top in an even layer, leaving 1/4 inch around the edge of the circle
Continue layering with the remaining pieces, but leave the 4th and final piece plain on top. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Use a small 2-inch bowl to mark the center (or eyeball it) and then use a knife to cut 16 equal strands, leaving the small circle in the center.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Take two of the strands and twist in opposite directions, 2-3 times, and then pinch the edges shut to seal. Continue twisting pieces together until all pieces are twisted and you have a large star shape. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
In a small bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until they are well combined. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the surface of the loaf. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and dried basil.
Bake immediately (no rising) in a 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Once cooled, serve plain, or dip in marinara(optional)

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Notes

See website for other flavor variations including fillings and toppings.
www.thestayathomechef.com

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