Nutella Bread

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Nutella is the brand name for a hazelnut chocolate spread. It is a nutty, creamy chocolate spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It’s great with strawberries, spread on toast and smeared on crepes, but another great way to use Nutella is in this braided bread. This Bread is perfect for a sweet treat at breakfast or a
great addition to any brunch or dessert table.

Now I know that making a bread from scratch can be intimidating, but trust me it is much easier then you may think, and the finished product makes it so well worth it.

So if you are looking for a rich chocolatey treat, this Nutella Bread will be perfect.

Start by placing the yeast in warm water for 10 minutes to activate.

To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook add the flour, sugar and salt and whisk until combined. Add yeast mixture and mix for 8 minutes.

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm location for 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Spread Nutella out evenly over dough making sure to leave a 1/2” border.

Starting on the longer side, tightly roll up dough until a log is formed. Pinch both sides to seal.

Place dough log on a parchment lined baking sheet. Starting an inch from the top, slice dough down the center of the log with a very sharp knife. Braid both ends together making sure the cut side always faces up. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350º. Scramble an egg and about 2 tablespoons of water together to form an egg wash. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash then place in the preheated oven and bake bread for 25 minutes. Raise temperature to 400º and continue baking until golden brown about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutella Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup warm water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon yeast
  • 2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon butter
  • 1 Egg

Instructions:

  1. Place warm water in a small bowl. Add yeast and let sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead for 8 minutes.
  3. Lightly coat a large bowl with butter, place dough inside and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Place in a warm location for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to a 12” x 14” rectangle. Spread the Nutella in an even layer over the dough leaving a 1/2” border. Starting on the longer side, roll the dough tightly into a log, pinching the ends closed. Place log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Starting 1” from one of the edges slice dough down the middle with a very sharp knife. Braid the two ends of dough together making sure to always have the cut ends facing up. Cover with a plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350º. Make an egg wash by scrambling an egg and 2 tablespoons of water together. Brush the top of the bread with the egg wash then place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Raise the temperature to 400º and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  7. Enjoy.