# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
03 - 1 cup warm milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
05 - Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into four equal portions. Roll each into a 10-inch circle.
07 - Place one dough circle on the prepared sheet. Spread a third of the garlic butter filling evenly over it. Repeat layering with the remaining circles and filling, ending with the last dough circle on top.
08 - Place a small cup in the center of the stack (do not cut through it). Cut dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center.
09 - Take two adjacent strips, twist them away from each other twice, then pinch ends together to create points. Repeat with all pairs to form a star shape.
10 - Cover the shaped dough with a towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
11 - Brush the star with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
13 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Pull apart the star-shaped bread to enjoy.
