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BAKE FROM SCRATCH # 1 NUTELLA CRUNCH BRAID (BREAD)

This Nutella Crunch Bread is very easy to make and now I was wondering why I stalled in making it as soon as I can. The top is gently crunchy and the sweetness of the Nutella compensated the small amount of sugar in the ingredients.
Author: Shobee

Ingredients

  • NUTELLA CRUNCH BRAID BREAD RECIPE
  • Basic Pull Apart Bread Dough Recipe see below
  • 1/2 cup 128 grams Nutella
  • 1/2 cup 57 grams toasted and finely chopped hazelnuts, skin removed
  • BASIC PULL APART BREAD DOUGH
  • 2/3 cup 160 grams warm whole milk (105 degree F)
  • 1 tablespoon 12 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon 7 grams active dry yeast
  • 3 1/4 cups 406 grams all-purpose flour,divided
  • 1/4 cup 57 gramsunsalted butter,melted
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams
  • 1 teaspoon 3 grams kosher salt

Instructions

  • NUTELLA CRUNCH BRAID (BREAD)
  • Spray 10 inch round cake pan
  • On a lightly floured surface,turn out Basic Pull Apart Bread Dough.Punch bread dough down and gently shape into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 16 x 14 inch rectangle. Spread Nutella onto dough, leaving 1/2 inch border on all sides.Sprinkle with toasted Hazelnuts.
  • Starting with one long side, roll dough as seen as the video seal each edge.
  • Place dough seam side down on a cutting board.
  • Using serrated knife, cut roll in half lengthwise. Twist dough around each other and turn into a circle.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm plaace for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F and bake until golden brown around 35 minutes. Cover with tin foil halfway to prevent over browning.
  • Let cool before inverting in a serving plate.
  • BASIC PULL APART BREAD DOUGH
  • In a bowl of a stand up mixer fitted with the paddle attachment,combine warm milk,sugar and yeast.
  • Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • With mixer on low speed,add 1 cup flour, beating until just combine ( DON'T OVERMIX, OR THE BREAD WILL BECOME DRY. YOU CAN JUST ALSO USE A SPATULA TO DO THIS.)
  • Add the melted butter and 1/2 cup flour beating until combine.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Gradually add salt and remaining 1 and 3/4 cup flour beating until soft dough forms. (DOUGH WILL BE STICKY)
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in a bowl, turning to grease top. Loosely cover and let rise in a warm place about 75 degree F. until double in size , about an hour.