Comments on: Cinnamon Star Bread

By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team

Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:53:33 +0000

In reply to Marsha. Hi Marsha! How did you measure the flour? Measuring cups or kitchen scale? You may also just need to use more flour when handling it.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:56:43 +0000

Hi, I’m new to baking and tried the recipe instructions. However, dough was too sticky. What did I do wrong?

By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team

Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:17:55 +0000

In reply to MARY ANNE GRABOWSKI. Great question! Zoë uses a Danish Dough Whisk, but a spoon or spatula also works. No need for a stand mixer for this recipe, though you could use one if you need. Just keep the speed low and don't overdo it! Just combine until you don't see any more dry flour. Though it is a large recipe and may not completely fit in a stand mixer. Let us know how it goes. Enjoy!

By: MARY ANNE GRABOWSKI

MARY ANNE GRABOWSKI — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:34:56 +0000

Dear Zoe;
I want to make the star bread, but I’ve never made bread. So when you say to mix the flour, yeast, sugar and water etc, do you mean with a dough hook, or a paddle? I presume you mean at a low speed, but if you mean just stir it with a spoon, that’s fine too. Either way would work – I have a 5-qt KitchenAid mixer. Thank you for offering this recipe today! I’ve been looking for easy, non-sourdough bread recipes.

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:57:16 +0000

Loved it, family devoured it. making something that makes my family smile is wonderful.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:04:26 +0000

This turned out magnificent!! I used avocado oil and afterwards, made a maple glaze. This is a WINNER!! Thanks, Zoe!!

By: ron

ron — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:56:16 +0000

The leaking melted sugar thing I overcome by making sure my parchment folds up the sides
of the baking pan so forming a dish.
I can’t leave well alone so after trying recipe once or twice I add a thin layer of home made apricot jam to one layer and about a tablespoon of chopped and soaked raisins/sultanas to the next layer.

By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team

Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:13:16 +0000

In reply to Maria. Hi Maria! A typical hamburger bun is about 3 oz of dough. Feel free to try it out with this recipe and let us know how it goes!

By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team

Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:11:55 +0000

In reply to Lorie G.

Hi all, butter and sugar melt, so this is expected with the recipe — you’re not doing anything wrong! If you’d prefer a recipe that doesn’t leak out, try using a filling with almond cream or cream cheese. If you’d like to try the cinnamon/sugar recipe again, you could try adding a tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon and sugar mixture. I hope this helps!

By: Lorie G

Lorie G — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:46:24 +0000

In reply to Wendy Pack.

Mine too! Twice. Not sure what I’m doing wrong