Star Bread 

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 cups bread flour or more 
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pouch or 2 1/4 tsp rapid rise yeast 
  • 1 egg, room temperature, beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk 
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup water
  • extra flour for kneading
  • melted butter for coating
  • sugar for topping
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How to bake using Manual / Traditional method:
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water (110-115°F). Stir to dissolve and let stand for 10 minutes. Set aside. Click here for procedure & tips for a successful yeast.
  • While waiting for yeast to bubble, place milk, butter, sugar, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl/cup or saucepan. 
  • Microwave for around 1 minute or heat over low heat on the stove. (Mixture should NOT be over 115°F or feels hot to the touch, you’ll need to let it sit a few minutes to cool down.)
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir or mix to combine. 
  • Once the milk mixture has cooled enough, add it to the flour/egg/yeast mixture. 
  • Add another 1 cup of flour then add more flour (1 tbsp at a time), if needed.  Continue mixing until a dough is formed.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth & elastic. (The dough should be soft and still slightly sticky.)​
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  • If dough is overly sticky when you do this, you need to add a bit more flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time.  Dough should be soft and slightly sticky. 
  • Form the dough into a ball and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for at least an hour.
  • After rising, punch down the dough and transfer onto a lightly floured surface. 
  • Use a dough slicer to divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
  • Roll each part until it forms into a log. Cut each log into equal pieces.
  • Form small dough balls and place on baking sheet or in a well-greased pan. (ugly side down).
  • Cover the tray or pan with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • While waiting for the oven to heat up, use kitchen scissors and cut an X-shape on top of the dough to make a star-like shape.
  • Brush with melted butter and dip the top part  in sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!
*** Oven temp varies. I suggest to bake it the first time at 325 deg F and see how it goes or use an oven thermometer.
*** Always check before the set time. Set time at 15 minutes and check if top is golden brown.
​Makes about 15-20 pcs depending on size of dough balls.
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​Watch me how I made this yummy STAR BREAD!
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How to bake using a Mixer / Kneader:
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water (110-115°F). Stir to dissolve and let stand for 10 minutes. Set aside. Click here for procedure & tips for a successful yeast.
  • While waiting for yeast to bubble, place milk, butter, sugar, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl/cup or saucepan. 
  • Microwave for around 1 minute or heat over low heat on the stove. (Mixture should NOT be over 115°F or feels hot to the touch, you’ll need to let it sit a few minutes to cool down.)
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix on level 2 with dough hook to combine.
  • Once the milk mixture has cooled enough, add it to the flour/egg/yeast mixture. 
  • Continuing on speed 2, gently add another 1 cup of flour. Add more flour (1 tbsp at a time), if needed.  Continue mixing until a dough is formed and starts to clean sides of bowl. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky. 
  • Form the dough into a ball and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for at least an hour.​​
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  • After rising, punch down the dough and transfer onto a lightly floured surface. 
  • Use a dough slicer to divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
  • Roll each part until it forms into a log. Cut each log into equal pieces.
  • Form small dough balls and place on baking sheet or in a well-greased pan or glass. (ugly side down).
  • Cover the tray or pan with a damp cloth and let it rise for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • While waiting for the oven to heat up, use kitchen scissors and cut an X-shape on top of the dough to make a star-like shape.
  • Brush with melted butter and dip the top part  in sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!
*** Oven temp varies. I suggest to bake it the first time at 325 deg F and see how it goes or use an oven thermometer.
*** Always check before the set time. Set time at 15 minutes and check if top is golden brown.
Makes about 15-20 pcs depending on size of dough balls.
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