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This Braided Nutella Bread is a delicious and beautiful way to enjoy a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s beautiful braid of Nutella and bread makes it’s a gorgeous addition to any meal.
Does is get any better than freshly baked bread swirled and braided with sweet rich Nutella? I don’t think so. That’s why I’m certain you’re going to love this Braided Nutella Bread recipe.
Now, if you intimidated with make bread from yeast at home. Don’t be. It’s not as scary as you might think. Plus, if I can do it, so can you!
This year I’ve been teach myself how to make bread and it’s been such a rewarding process. Like many others I had a fear of working with yeast-based recipes.
However, after many successes (and a few failures) I’m feeling more comfortable and excited to get a bit more brave with the recipes I’m tracking. That’s what led me to try this Braided Nutella Bread.
So, how do you make it?
How to Make
The recipe starts with a pretty standard dough recipe. Once that’s ready, a good helping of nutty, chocolate Nutella gets slathered on and roll up inside.
I was excited to try this recipe because of the braiding technique. It’s actually more of a twist, but the effect is still pretty cool.
It looks a bit more changeling that it actually is to do. The roll dough just gets sliced down the middle and then twisted together. The layers of roll-up dough is what creates all the unique marbling and swirling in the bread.
To be honest, I was a little bit nervous about attempting the braiding at first, but it was a lot easier than it looked. Clearly I haven’t mastered the technique, but I think it still looks pretty.
Think you have what it takes? I believe in you!
Let me show you how this delicious loaf comes together.
Love Nutella? Check out these recipes too:
Nutella Rolls
Nutella S’mores Brownie Pizza
Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Nutella Magic Shell
Even though it’s a little dark, it looks pretty sensational, doesn’t it? Let me tell you, it tastes even better than it looks.
I’m pretty certain that Nutella can make almost anything taste great.
Look at all those wonderful swirls of chocolate-hazelnut goodness. Yum!
All right, it’s time to enjoy a slice of this with a big glass of cold milk. What do you think of this Braided Nutella Bread? Do you think you’ll give it a try?
Have a wonderful day! Happy Baking!
Braided Nutella Bread
This Braided Nutella Bread is a delicious and beautiful way to enjoy a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s beautiful braid of Nutella and bread makes it’s a gorgeous addition to any meal.
1eggbeaten with a tablespoon of water to use as an egg wash
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in ¼ cup of the water. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate.
Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. After add yeast and the remaining water, mix on low with a dough hook attachment. Turn speed up to medium, and knead dough for about 7 minutes.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and then set in a warm place. The dough is ready when doubled in size – about an hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to form a rectangle, roughly 12 x 15”. Spread Nutella in an even layer on the surface, leaving a ½ inch border of dough. (I found it helpful to heat the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. This makes spreading it much easier.) Roll tightly and place on a parchment-lined / silicon-lined baking sheet that’s been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cut the dough down the middle with a knife, leaving one end intact. Twist ends overtop each other, making sure to turn cut side toward the top. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let sit 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush surface of the bread with the egg wash. Bake bread for 20 minutes. Raise temperature to 425°F and bake until lightly browned on top, about 5-7 minutes more.* Remove from oven, and let cool before serving.
*My bread got a little bit darker then I would have liked. Keep a close eye on your bread when you increase the temperature.
Brioche or Challah: An egg-based soft bread like brioche or challah toasts beautifully and is an excellent choice for creating your tartine Nutella. Mini baguette slices: I found sliced sweet baguette at a local grocery and thought they would be perfect, allowing me to create and taste lots of different toppings.
Nutella goes really well with a lot of fruits, though banana seems to be the one that I keep coming back to. I normally eat them in sandwich fashion with two slices of bread but an open faced sandwich, or toast, also works really well.
Here are some popular ideas for using Nutella: Spread on fruits such as bananas, strawberries, or apples for a delicious and healthy snack. Mix Nutella with cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a tasty dip or topping for pancakes or waffles. Use Nutella as a filling for cakes, pastries, or crepes.
Customarily, Italians grew up eating pane e Nutella – by spreading the creamy chocolate on a simple slice of bread. It is a perfect match and it's usually eaten at breakfast or as a snack. If you want to try this Italian tradition, you can find it at the Nutella Cafe' in University Place.
Yet, somewhat contradictorily (and unlike the banana and Nutella sandwich, below), eating Nutella plain on untoasted white sliced creates a juvenile, sweet, gummy mouthful that quickly gets nauseating. Toasted white bread is much better. Toasting dials down the bread's sweetness, gives it a tempering, savoury edge.
However, in terms of healthiness, Nutella is not considered a particularly healthy breakfast option. Nutella is a chocolate-hazelnut spread that contains a high amount of sugar and fat. While it does contain some hazelnuts, the overall nutritional profile of Nutella is not very balanced.
One of the most popular ways to enjoy Nutella is for breakfast. The idea is to toast bread, spread Nutella on it, and dip it into milk, either cold or hot.
e.g., I butter bread for sandwiches too. Just made Nutella toast (with butter) this morning. It's just a matter of preference and even some people butter it when they're using one type of spread but not if they're using another. I'm one of them.
Nutella, the classic chocolate hazelnut spread, is inherently nutty plus a bit toasty, two traits that can stand up to an assertive cheese like Gorgonzola. Of the cheese's two varieties, Dolce and Piccante, Piccante is the best to pair with Nutella. Dolce is the soft, mild variety while Piccante is aged longer.
Peanut butter and nutella go together so well, it is a shame that most people do not know about it! The rich nuttiness of peanut butter and hazelnuts laced together with a hint of chocolate is just SO addictive! This peanut butter and nutella milkshake is so creamy, extra thick and yummy!
Nutella is not “nu*tritionally complete” — you don't want to make it the main portion of your diet — but it's harmless and will have no negative effect on you when eaten in moderation (unless you're allergic to nuts — then you should avoid it).
Nutella® should be stored at room temperature between 18-24 °C (between 64 and 75°F). Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain maximum flavor. Do not refrigerate Nutella®, otherwise it will harden and become difficult to spread.
Peanut butter is generally considered healthier than Nutella as it contains more natural ingredients like peanuts and has higher protein content, while Nutella has higher levels of sugar and saturated fat due to its chocolate and palm oil content.
Nutella should not be refrigerated, as refrigeration will make it hard and unusable”. Additionally, Nutella labelling states, “no need for refrigeration”.
Toast the sourdough under a hot grill until golden. Spread each slice with Nutella® hazelnut spread and top with half a baked banana mashed gently or sliced. Top with passion fruit. Serve immediately.
"The sweetness of Nutella needs balance," Osbourne said. "Try using orange zest, a sprinkle of sea salt, or a smattering of nuts to add more flavor." Tart fruit like cranberries or raspberries can also help cut the sweetness of the spread.
Introduction: My name is Greg Kuvalis, I am a witty, spotless, beautiful, charming, delightful, thankful, beautiful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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