Cranberry orange star bread

Soft & fluffy. Sweet & tangy.

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Hello, hello!

Here I am typing while little Kai is playing with his toys.

How are you today? I hope well.

I am sharing this cranberry orange star bread recipe with you because when I make something delicious, I want to share it with the world.

Just look at it. Isn’t it beautiful!?

But trust me, it’s not just beautiful, it’s truly delicious: fluffy, sweet, tangy, crunchy… Simply perfect pastry you can make for friends and family or enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

The cranberry and orange jam-like filling creates a sweet and tangy balance of flavors, while the soft and fluffy dough is like a worm hug you don’t want to stop enjoying. The caramelized sugar on top adds the perfect crunch.

You might think oranges and cranberries are ingredients used more around Christmas, but I will disagree. Dry cranberries and fresh oranges are available all year round. So, really, no excuse not to make this beauty.

How to make cranberry orange star bread?

Step 1: Activate the yeast by combining the warm or room temperature milk, sugar, and yeast.

Step 2: Chop the cranberries. Zest and juice the orange.

Step 3: In a saucepan, cook the dry cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, water, and honey until jam consistency.

Step 4: Make the dough.

Step 5: Roll the dough, making two 13-inch circles. Spread the jam on one of them and place the second one on top, sealing the edges.

Step 6: Mark the center with a 3-inch wide cup and cut the dough into 16 stripes until the marked center. Take two stripes, twist them outward once or twice, and meet the ends, sealing them together.

Step 7: Cover the star bread and let it proof for 40-60 minutes until it doubles in size. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.

Step 8: Bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool a bit before enjoying it.

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