Description
This Chocolate Star Bread is a delicious and impressive treat. Soft, buttery dough filled with rich chocolate, perfect for sharing. Makes a 10-inch (25 cm) bread, serving 12.
Ingredients
Brioche dough
- 200 ml ( 3/4 cup) milk - lukewarm
- 8 g ( 2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 450 g ( 3 1/2 cups) flour - all-purpose
- 70 g (1/3 cup) sugar - granulated
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 egg yolks - room temperature
- 30 g ( 2 tbsps) butter - unsalted, melted and cooled
Chocolate filling
- 200 g ( 7 oz) chocolate - semi-sweet
- 100 g (1/2 cup) butter - unsalted and softened
- 60 g ( 1/4 cup) brown sugar
- 50 g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder - unsweetened
Instructions
Brioche Dough
- Rehydrate the dry yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix on medium speed.
- Add the melted and cooled butter, egg yolks, and the milk with the yeast. Knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls, and roll each out on parchment paper into large discs about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
Chocolate Filling
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- Place the first disc of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread a layer of chocolate filling over the entire surface, then cover with a second disc of dough.
- Repeat this step two more times, finishing with the fourth disc on top.
- Trim the edges by cutting a round shape using a large plate, approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter.
- Lightly press the center with a glass or small bowl to mark it. Cut the dough into 4 pieces, leaving the center intact.
- Then, cut each piece in half again to create 8 pieces, and repeat until you have 16 strips.
- Twist each strip about 2 times in opposite directions, then pinch the ends together to seal. Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 347°F (175°C). Brush the dough with the remaining egg white using a pastry brush. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the brioche is puffy and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, and serve.
Notes
Storage: at room temperature for 4-5 days in a storage box or in the freezer for about 3 months.
- Reheat the brioche a little in the microwave to give it back its softness.
- You can replace the filling with homemade spread, Nutella, jam.
For a savoury version: remove the sugar from the brioche dough and add a savoury topping, tomato sauce, pesto, fresh cheese and herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: cake, Dessert
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 94
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 58