# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
03 - 1 cup warm milk
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp salt
→ Garlic Butter Filling
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
05 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 10-inch diameter circle.
07 - Place one dough circle on the baking sheet and spread one-third of the garlic butter filling evenly over it. Repeat layering with the remaining dough circles and filling, finishing with a plain dough circle on top.
08 - Place a small cup in the center of the dough stack without cutting through it. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center.
09 - Take two adjacent strips and twist them away from each other twice, then pinch the ends together to create a pointed tip. Repeat with all pairs to form a star-shaped bread.
10 - Cover the shaped dough with a towel and allow it to rise for 15 minutes.
11 - Brush the star bread with melted butter. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
13 - Allow the bread to cool slightly before pulling apart and serving.
