Description
This Nutella Twist Bread recipe creates soft, fluffy homemade bread swirled with sweet and rich Nutella, making it a perfect delightful breakfast treat or snack. The recipe is straightforward, involving a yeast dough that is rolled, twisted with Nutella, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
French Bread Ingredients
- 2½ cups warm water (95-105°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ tablespoon salt
- 5½-6 cups all-purpose flour
Nutella Filling
- ½ cup Nutella, warmed slightly for easy spreading
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine warm water (95-105°F), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: Add olive oil, salt, and about 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes until flour is incorporated. Gradually add an additional 2½ to 3 cups of flour while mixing on low, until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl and holds together. Continue mixing for another 2 minutes, adding more flour if the dough is sticky.
- First Rise: Cover the dough bowl with a towel and let it rest in a warm spot for about 30 minutes to start proofing.
- Shape Dough: Lightly flour a surface and transfer the dough out. Divide it into 2 equal parts. Roll each portion out gently with a rolling pin into a rectangle approximately 14 inches by 10 inches.
- Spread Nutella: Evenly spread ¼ cup of slightly warmed Nutella over each dough rectangle, making sure to reach all edges for an even flavor.
- Form Rolls: Roll each rectangle from the longer side into a long log. With a sharp knife, slice each log down the center lengthwise to make two halves per log, totaling four halves.
- Twist Dough: Take two halves and pinch the ends on one side together. Twist the two strands loosely and carefully place the twisted dough into a greased 9” x 5” loaf pan, tucking the ends underneath. Repeat with the remaining two halves in the second loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf pans with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Bake Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and cool for a few minutes before carefully taking the loaves out of the pans. Serve warm or cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your Nutella Twist Bread!
Notes
- Warming the Nutella slightly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) makes it easier to spread evenly.
- Ensure your water temperature for activating yeast is between 95-105°F to properly proof the yeast without killing it.
- Allowing the dough to rise in a warm place helps achieve a fluffy bread texture.
- You can store leftover bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the bread to maintain the swirl without squishing the loaf.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
