Star Bread

Prep Time: 30 min.
Bake Time: 25-30 min.
Servings: 8-10
Difficulty: Expert

This lightly sweetened Star Bread is as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

12 Rhodes White Dinner Rolls, dough thawed but still cold
4-5 tablespoons jam or chocolate-hazelnut spread
1-2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
powdered sugar

Instructions

Spray counter with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 3 rolls together and roll them into a 10-inch circle. Let rest while you repeat this step to make 3 more 10-inch circles.

Carefully lift the first circle onto a sprayed baking sheet. Spread a heaping tablespoon of jam or chocolate hazelnut spread thinly on the circle leaving a clean, 1/2-inch edge. Carefully lift the second circle of dough on to the top of the first, press the edges together firmly. Repeat the layering process with remaining circles, leaving the top circle bare.

Leaving a 2-inch circle in the center uncut, cut 16 equal strips from the center to the edge through all the layers.

Take two adjacent strips by the ends and twist them away from each other 2 ½ times. Pull the two edges together and pinch making one point on the star. Repeat to make 7 more points.

Cover with sprayed wrap and let rise 30 minutes in a warm place. Uncover and re-pinch points. Brush with butter and sprinkle coarse sugar.

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350⁰F. Cover with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Let cool slightly before sprinkling with powdered sugar over the entire star.

COMMENTS
  • Linda
    December 16, 2018

    You need A video of the sTeps.

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 17, 2018

      Thank you for your comment! I agree with you and will pass that along.

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      • December 20, 2019

        I Agree to Need to see it done.\
        Helen

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        • Debbie from Rhodes
          December 23, 2019

          If you look underneath the recipe, You will find a video showing you how to make this! Hope that helps!

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    • Faith
      December 19, 2018

      Please make a demonstration video on MAKING this please.

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    • Gertrude
      December 21, 2018

      My grand daughter helped me find a video on youtube! They have lots of helpful ones, just replaced the dough with rhodes to make it easy. I ALSO DOUBLED THE AMOUNT NUTELLA USED. Delicious! Merry Christmas- gertrude from North Dakota

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  • Mary
    December 16, 2018

    With the star bread instructions, a video would be very helpful.

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 17, 2018

      Thank you for your comment! Excellent idea! I will pass that along.

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  • Leanne
    December 16, 2019

    can the be made the night before and allowed to rise in the refrigerator overnight? Would like to make this for Christmas Breakfast. Thank you.

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 16, 2019

      I’m afraid that would be too long to leave it in the refrigerator. I think it would raise too much and you would lose the detail of the star. But I think if you made it and baked it and maybe even under bake it, you could finish baking it or warm it that morning. I hope that helps you! You can also call our Customer Satisfaction number at 1-800-876-7333 and talk with one of our baking experts, if you need to. Happy Baking!

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  • DENISE ROUNDS
    December 23, 2019

    Thanks for this I BAKED ONE YESTERDAY FOR A CHURCH LUNCH AND TODAY AS A THANK YOU FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC.

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 23, 2019

      Thanks so much! I hope they all enjoyed it. We appreciate hearing from you!

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  • February 23, 2020

    Try it with Nutella as the filler!

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      February 26, 2020

      Wonderful idea!!

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  • December 11, 2020

    Can you use the BREAD LOAFS to Make these instead of the ROLLS ? and If yes, How MUCH OF IT WOULD YOU USE ? HELP !

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 14, 2020

      Yes, you can certainly use a loaf of bread to make this recipe! One loaf of Rhodes Bread Dough is equivalent to 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls. And the video for this recipe is a great help!

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  • Loves to bake
    December 11, 2020

    Can you use an almond filling in this instead of jam or chocolate hazelNut spread?

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 14, 2020

      I’m sure you could use almond filling. The jam does give them a pretty color but the almond filling would be just fine. Enjoy!

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  • December 17, 2020

    Can you make this sTar a day ahead? Thank you!

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 17, 2020

      I’m sure you can make the Star a day ahead! I would be sure to cover it with plastic wrap so it stays soft and fresh.

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  • Annie
    December 24, 2020

    HaS tried to make this work cinnamon and sugar (like a cinnamon roll)? Is so, did it work?

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      December 24, 2020

      I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question. Please call our Customer Satisfaction department and speak with one of our baking experts. However, they won’t be answering calls until Monday 28th. 1-800-876-7333

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  • Fraya
    January 10, 2021

    THIS LOOKS so easy…yet…I couldn’t get mineto roll out so smoothly. Any suggestions? Perhaps dough was too cold.

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      January 11, 2021

      Thanks for your question! Yes, I think your dough may have been too cold. The gluten in the dough needs to relax. So roll your dough out the best that you can and then cover it with sprayed plastic wrap and let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then roll it out again. You may have to do this several times before your dough relaxes enough to roll it out to the desire shape. Hope this helps!

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  • Karen Fluetsch
    December 10, 2021

    Ive made this several times and its wonderful… I’m wondering if i can bake this and then freeze it? Thwnk you!

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  • Laura
    January 28, 2023

    Hello,
    at the very top of the site it reads:
    “Star Bread
    Prep Time: 30 min.
    Bake Time: 70 min.
    Servings: 8-10
    Difficulty: Expert”

    The video says to bake on 15-2o minutes. I suspect that the entire recipe time from start to finish is 7o minutes? The recipe itself is inconsistent as well, as it reads: “Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350⁰F. Cover with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from oven, brush with butter and sprinkle coarse sugar in the center. Let cool slightly before sprinkling with powdered sugar over the entire star.” Again, the video shows a brushing of the butter and addition of the coarse sugar PRIOR to baking for 15-20 minutes…

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    • Debbie from Rhodes
      January 30, 2023

      I have contacted the recipe department and made them aware of your concerns. They will make the needed adjustments. Thank you!

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