Cookie Butter Brioche Star

Cookie butter is basically the best thing on this planet, and I am always looking for different ways to eat it. I like to use Biscoff® Cookie Butter. It has more of a caramel taste, where as other cookie butters have a more ginger taste.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 25

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 8 people

Calories 4039.6 kcal

Equipment

1 Stand Mixer Essential for proper brioche dough development.
1 Rolling Pin For evenly rolling out dough layers.
1 Sharp Knife For precise cutting of dough circles and star segments.
1 Baking Sheet To bake the brioche star.
1 Parchment Paper For lining the baking sheet to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

Main

3 ⅓ cups bread flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 pinch salt
¾ cup milk warmed
2 eggs separated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or as needed
1 cup cookie butter such as Biscoff®, divided

Instructions

Place bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with a fork. Add milk, egg yolks, and butter. Attach dough hook and knead until dough forms a ball and feels smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Pour vegetable oil into a large bowl. Add dough and roll around to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
Transfer dough to a flat work surface. Knead gently to knock the air out. Form dough into a flat oblong shape, then roll into a log. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Keep dough covered with a damp cloth while you work with 1 piece at a time.
Dust work surface with a little flour. Use a rolling pin to roll out first piece of dough. Invert a round 8-inch pan or plate on top; trace the rim with a sharp knife to cut dough into an 8-inch circle.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slide the circle onto it. Warm cookie butter briefly in the microwave to make it easier to spread. Spread 1/3 of the cookie butter over the dough circle.
Repeat with 2 more pieces of dough and remaining cookie butter. Roll out last piece of dough, cut into an 8-inch circle, and place on top. Invert the pan or plate over the stack and cut through all the layers to make a perfect circle.
Invert a small drinking class in the center of the circle. Use a sharp knife to cut dough into quarters, from the base of the drinking glass to the outside edge. Cut quarters into eighths, then into sixteenths.
Grab 2 slices and twist each one twice, in opposite directions. Repeat all the way around the circle. Pinch and seal all the ends. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat egg whites lightly and brush over dough.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.

Notes

Brioche dough requires thorough kneading to develop its characteristic rich, tender crumb. Ensure the dough is truly smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes in a stand mixer. When spreading the cookie butter, warm it slightly in the microwave; this makes it much easier to achieve an even layer without tearing the delicate dough. Precision in cutting the dough circles and star segments is key for a visually stunning final product. For an even more golden, shiny crust, consider using a whole egg or egg yolk mixed with a touch of milk for the egg wash, rather than just egg whites. Serve this brioche star warm, perhaps with a dusting of powdered sugar or alongside a light crème fraîche to complement its sweetness.