Braided Nutella Bread
Nutella Bread has braided swirls of chocolate hazelnut spread through freshly baked dough! You can serve Nutella braided bread for breakfast, brunch, a party or just a homemade snack! This Nutella bread recipe uses store-bought pastry for easy preparation.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: nutella braided bread, nutella bread
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Cindy
- 16 oz crescent roll dough I used Pillsbury (two 8-oz cans)
- 1/2 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- flour optional
Preheat oven to 350°F, placing the oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat and set aside.
Open cans of dough and place on a floured work surface. Slice into 3-inch pieces.
Flatten a piece using the palm of your hand. Then roll out to no more than 1/4-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of nutella on top using a spatula. Then bring up the edges using your fingertips and pinch tightly to form a ball.
Roll each ball out gently to form an oval shape. Using a sharp knife tip, make widthwise slits horizontally across about 3/4-inch apart.
Flip the dough so the incisions are facing down. Roll it up widthwise (parallel to the incisions) into a cylindrical shape. Then curl into a croissant shape with the slit facing out. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
Repeat the previous four steps for the remaining dough. Then bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and puffy. Serve warm.
- Shapes: In addition to croissant shapes, you can try making log shapes, twists and more.
- Storage: Store Nutella bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 22g