Sweet Flower Bread
Sweet Flower Bread is a soft, fluffy enriched bread shaped like a blooming flower and filled with a buttery sweet filling. This easy homemade bread is perfect for special occasions, breakfast, or dessert, combining beautiful presentation with a light, tender texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml warm milk
- 80 g sugar
- 75 g butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 7 g dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 75 g butter, softened
- 80 g sugar
For topping:
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a little sugar. Let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the egg, softened butter, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix butter and sugar to prepare the filling.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into circles.
- Spread a thin layer of filling over each piece and stack or arrange as desired.
- Shape and arrange the dough pieces in a round baking pan to resemble flower petals.
- Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired
Notes
Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.Do not overwork the dough to keep it soft and airy.You can customize the filling with cinnamon, cocoa, chocolate spread, or nuts.Jam or dried fruits can add a fruity variation.Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days refrigerated.Reheat gently in the oven to restore softness.
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