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Nutella Star Bread (Gluten-Free)
Craving something warm and indulgent? How about a soft, beautifully twisted pull-apart bread filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut layers?
Evelina Melnikova - Baking and Pastry Chef
December 11, 2025
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Nutella Star Bread may look like a fancy, modern creation, but its idea actually comes from simple European holiday breads that families used to twist and bake together in winter.
Those breads were all about warmth, celebration, and bringing everyone to the table. As years passed, bakers started adding sweet fillings—and once Nutella became a beloved pantry favorite, it quickly became the perfect match.
This bread is loved not just for its taste but for the fun of making it. Layering the dough, spreading the Nutella, and twisting it into a beautiful star feels almost magical.
And when it bakes, the kitchen fills with a cozy chocolate-hazelnut aroma that’s impossible to resist.
Today, Nutella Star Bread has become a go-to treat for holidays, weekends, and family gatherings. It’s eye-catching, comforting, and always gets people asking, “How did you make that?”—which is part of the joy of sharing it.
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Total Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
Hazelnuts – 200 g (roasted, skins removed)
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Cocoa powder – 30 g
Honey – 70 g
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