This is a sweet treat that looks it takes a lot of skill. However, it comes together very quickly, and the secret to its pretty braided look is having layers that you twist.
You will need:
- 2 1/4 t (1 packet) quick rise yeast
- 1 c warm water
- 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 T sugar
- 1 t ground cinnamon
- 3/4 c Nutella
Then you will…
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water and allow to bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour with the salt, sugar and cinnamon.
- Stir in the yeast-water mixture until combined.
- Lightly dust a clean counter with flour.
- Turn the dough out and knead for 10 minutes, or until smooth.
- Lightly oil a large mixing bowl.
- Place the dough in the prepared bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth.
- Allow to rise in a warm place for an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust a clean counter with flour.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, roughly 12 x 15 inches big.
- Spread the Nutella on the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the dough.
- Working from the long side, roll the dough tightly.
- Roll so seam side is down on the counter.
- Starting about 3/4 inch from one end, gently slice the dough down the middle (top to bottom along the remaining length).
- Twist the two sides around each other, keeping the cut side facing up.
- Place the nutella bread on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow to rise another 20 minutes in a warm place.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the bread is turning lightly golden and is baked through (should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom).
- Allow to cool at least 15 minutes before serving.