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Rose Cinnamon Almond Cream Cheese Star Bread

Delicious and pretty star bread that is perfect for brunch!
Servings: 8
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Ingredients

Sweetbread dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup room temperature to slightly warm water
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp + 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water

For Rose almond cinnamon cream cheese filling:

Blend the following:

  • 1/2 block cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/8-4 tsp rose water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Layer in the following on top of filling on each layer:

  • 3 Tbsp toasted crushed almonds 1 tbsp per layer
  • 3 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp per layer

Instructions

Step 1

  • Melt sugar into 1/4 cup water and add yeast. Let sit to activate a few minutes.

Step 2

  • Mix together dough ingredients. Add water slowly to form soft, smooth dough and knead for 6-7 minutes, if by hand. Cover and let rise for 60 minutes until doubled in lightly greased bowl.

Step 3

  • Cut into 4 equal sized balls and let rest 15 minutes.

Step 4

  • In the meantime, make the filling mix. Blend all filling ingredients together until smooth paste like mixture forms. Set aside.

Step 5

  • Roll out each dough ball into 10″ (or equal size if using different measurement) circles

Step 6

  • Lay one circle out on parchment and lightly spread 1 tsp heavy cream all over then spread 2 tbsp of filling on layer leaving a 1/4 inch border. Sprinkle 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp crushed almonds on top of each layer of cream cheese. Repeat 2 more times before topping with final layer.

Step 7

  • Place 3″ circle cutter in center. Cut 16 even strips. Take two strips and twist away from each other. Then twist away from each other again. Pinch ends and close to form tip shape. Repeat until 8 tips formed. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes

Step 8

  • Brush with heavy cream (or egg wash if you use) and bake for 13-15 minutes until browned.