The sweet Christmas star Danubio is a delicious brioche bread shaped like a star, perfect for a breakfast a bit different from the usual or to bring to the table on Christmas Day. A recipe that might take some time to knead, but it’s really worth it. Very soft, delicious, and filled with hazelnut spread, this Christmas Danubio brioche will win over both young and old.
A dough that you can make by hand as I did, or if you prefer, with the help of a mixer. This brioche will stay soft for several days and you can also prepare it for the children’s snack.
The dough is prepared with my basic brioche recipe. Once doubled in volume, it is divided into balls to which hazelnut spread is added. Once placed in a star-shaped mold, it is baked in the oven. Of course, you can also fill the Danubio brioche with jam, pistachio cream, or custard. The final result will be a soft and delicious brioche, to bring to the table during the Christmas holidays. Now let’s go to the kitchen because the sweet Christmas star Danubio will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 332.70 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 51.93 (g) of which sugars 20.85 (g)
- Proteins 8.03 (g)
- Fat 11.07 (g) of which saturated 8.40 (g)of which unsaturated 2.40 (g)
- Fibers 2.31 (g)
- Sodium 402.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 97 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 12.35 oz all-purpose flour (or W 350)
- 2.12 oz sugar
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 packet dry yeast
- 0.28 oz salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.06 oz butter
- 5.29 oz hazelnut spread
- 1 egg yolk
- 1.06 oz milk
- powdered sugar (to taste)
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Small bowl
- Brush
- Plastic wrap
- Pastry board
- Mold 500g star-shaped
Preparation of Sweet Christmas Star Danubio
Preparing the star-shaped brioche bread is very simple, although it may require some time. You can knead with a stand mixer or by hand as I did.
First, melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool. Then place the egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Alternatively, you can use untreated, well-washed orange zest. Then, mix with a spoon until these ingredients are well combined.
Next, incorporate the flour and the yeast and continue mixing with a spoon. Add the melted butter and salt and keep kneading first with a spoon and then, when the flour has absorbed all the liquids, with your hands until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 2 hours or until doubled.
After the rising time, take the dough and transfer it to a pastry board. Divide it into 6 portions of 110 g each and flatten them with your hands. Place a teaspoon of hazelnut spread in the center and close to form balls.
Then place each ball in the 500g star-shaped paper mold, with the closure facing downwards. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth and let rise for another half an hour.
Take the mold where the brioche has risen and brush the surface with the egg yolk beaten with milk. Finally, bake the Danubio in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Take out the brioche and let it cool before serving.
Variations and Tips for Sweet Christmas Star Danubio
The sweet Christmas star Danubio can be stored in a cool, dry place covered with a glass dome for 3 or 4 days
FAQ Questions and Answers for Sweet Christmas Star Danubio
What can I use instead of hazelnut spread?
You can use jam, pistachio cream, or custard
