✨ Introduction
This Savory Star Bread 🌟🍞 is soft, cheesy, and beautifully shaped. Filled with melted cheese and herbs, it’s perfect for ftour, brunch, or festive gatherings 🧀🌿.
🧂 Ingredients
🍞 Dough
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 egg
🧀 Filling
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
- Optional: cooked minced meat or sautéed vegetables
- 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme, parsley)
🌿 Topping
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds or nigella seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🥣 Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add milk, oil, and egg. Knead until smooth.
- ⏳ Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- 🍞 Divide dough into 3 equal balls. Roll each into a circle.
- 🧀 Place first circle on tray, spread filling evenly. Repeat with second layer and filling. Top with third circle.
- 🔪 Cut into 16 segments, leaving center intact. Twist each pair outward to form star shape.
- 🌿 Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle seeds.
- 🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
🔄 Methods
- 🧄 Add garlic butter between layers.
- 🌶️ Use spicy harissa or chili flakes in filling.
- 🧁 Make mini stars for individual servings.
- 🥬 Add spinach or olives for extra flavor.
📚 History
Inspired by European star breads 🇫🇷 and Moroccan savory bakes 🇲🇦, this dish combines beauty and flavor in one centerpiece.
💪 Benefits
- 🌾 Energy from flour
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🌿 Antioxidants from herbs
🎨 Formation
Serve in glass dish with golden crust and star shape 🌟. Ideal for ftour, family meals, or festive tables 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Savory Star Bread is soft, flavorful, and stunning—a showstopper for any table 🌟🍞🧀🌿.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Bread lovers
- 🍽️ Brunch hosts
- 🎉 Celebration cooks
- 🧀 Cheese fans