Nutella Ring

By Vanetta

The gooey chocolate-hazelnut spread Nutella makes a delectable filling for this pastry-like bread. It’s best on the day it’s made, served slightly warm.

Ingredients

• 1-lb. (grapefruit-size) portion of Artisan Bread Master Recipe
• 1/2 cup Nutella (hazelnut spread), softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sparkling or granulated sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Hold dough and dust top with flour; quickly shape into ball by stretching surface of dough around to bottom on all four sides, rotating dough a quarter turn as you go.

2. On floured surface, roll dough into 11x10-inch rectangle.

3. Microwave Nutella in small microwave-safe bowl 10 to 20 seconds or until soft and slightly melted. Spread over dough, leaving 1/4-inch border uncovered. Roll dough into log, starting at long end; pinch seam together. Gently shape log until it measures about 16 inches. Bring ends together to form about 6 1/2-inch-diameter ring; pinch ends together. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

4. Cover loosely with lightly floured plastic wrap; let stand in warm draft-free place 45 to 60 minutes or until dough is slightly puffed and no longer feels chilled.

5. Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Whisk egg and water in small bowl; lightly brush over top of ring. Sprinkle with sugar. With kitchen shears, snip 1/2-inch-deep cuts 2 inches apart on top of ring.

6. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack 30 minutes to serve warm or cool completely.