Description
A soft, pull-apart cinnamon bread shaped into a stunning star with layers of sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (regular or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup softened butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese (regular or plant-based)
- 4 tbsp softened butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and salt. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add flour and mix to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Divide dough into 3 equal balls. Roll each into a circle (~1/3 inch thick). Spread half the cinnamon filling (butter, sugar, cinnamon mixture) on the first, top with second circle, spread the rest, and top with the third.
- Use a small bowl to mark the center. Cut strips from the bowl outward, twist each pair to form star points.
- Transfer dough on parchment to baking sheet, cover, and rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar for frosting. Spread on bread once cooled slightly.
Notes
- Use vegan substitutes for plant-based variation.
- Add orange zest, raisins, or nuts for extra flavor.
- Can be shaped into a loaf if desired.
- Dough can be prepped and refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
