Spring Greens Star Bread Recipe
A stunning Spring Greens Star Bread filled with a flavorful herb and cheese mixture, twisted into a beautiful star shape. Perfect for a special occasion or gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 1 star bread 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tsp traditional active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp sugar, plus a pinch
- 1 egg, divided
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 ½ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
Filling:
- 2 cups baby arugula, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 minced garlic cloves, divided
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 150 g boursin cheese
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let it activate.
- Prepare the Dough: Combine milk, sugar, beaten egg, melted butter with yeast mixture. Add flour and salt. Mix until dough forms.
- Rise the Dough: Knead, let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
- Make the Filling: Process arugula, basil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper. Add boursin cheese.
- Assemble: Roll out dough circles, layer with filling, and parmesan cheese. Shape into a star.
- Bake: Let rise, brush with egg wash, bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add parsley. Brush over warm bread.
Notes
- This bread is best enjoyed warm.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite herbs and cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Star Bread, Herb and Cheese Bread, Homemade Bread Recipe
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