Description
A delightful and visually stunning bread made from sourdough discard, filled with cinnamon sugar and twisted into a beautiful star shape.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (240 grams), warmed to about 100-110°F
- 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7 grams)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (140 grams)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (420 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (3 grams)
- 4 tablespoons butter (56 grams), melted
- 4 tablespoons soft butter (56 grams) at room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (104 grams)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (16.6 grams)
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons water or milk/cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour the warm milk into the stand mixer bowl and add the sugar and yeast. Gently whisk and let sit for about five minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in the sourdough discard and one egg until fully combined.
- Add the flour, remaining butter, and kosher salt to the mixture. Mix on low-medium speed until the dough comes together, then increase to medium-high until soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
- For the filling, mix softened butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional flour or cornstarch until creamy.
- Once risen, dump the dough onto a floured surface and divide into three pieces.
- Roll the first piece into a 9-10 inch circle and spread half the filling on top.
- Roll the second piece into a circle and place it over the first, spreading remaining filling on top.
- Roll the third piece and place on top.
- Position a small jar in the center and cut into sixteen sections.
- Twist adjacent pieces away from each other four to five times and pinch the ends together.
- Cover and let rise for another hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk the egg with a splash of water or milk and brush over the risen bread.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Serve warm and dusted with powdered sugar for best presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container.