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Double, double, toil and trouble.
Oven fire, yeast bubble. 🪄
If you were searching for a love potion, look no further! One bite of this pumpkin cinnamon roll brioche will have even the most stoic of hearts head over heals. 😍🎃
Check out the recipe link in our bio 👉 @redstaryeast
Sponge
1/4 c. whole milk (room temp.)
1 package (7g) or 2 1/4 tsp. Platinum Yeast
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. bread flour
Dough
5 c. bread flour
2 tsp. table salt
6 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
Filling
For 1 loaf
3 tbs. unsalted butter (melted)
1 c. cinnamon-sugar spice
3 tbs. pumpkin pie spice

Recipe created by @bakerpeabody
Endless tender layers of tender pumpkin-infused dough, ready to be pulled apart and devoured. 😋 Get the recipe link in our bio 👉 @redstaryeast
Ingredients
Dough
1/4 c. plus 4 tbs. unsalted butter
1 1/2 c.  all-purpose flour (plus 1/2 c.)
1 1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour
2 tbs. brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tbs. granulated sugar
1 package (7g) or 2 1/4 tsp. Platinum Yeast
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. cardamom
1/2 c. milk (heated to 120-130° F)
2/3 c. pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
1 large egg (large, lightly beaten)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Filling
1/4 c. plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Recipe created by @wellplated
Life of a Star Bread. ⭐🎃
This pumpkin star bread is a truly stunning and delicious recipe you need to add to your Wi$h Li$t.

Layers of a wonderfully tender brioche dough covered with a sweet pumpkin filling, dusted with sanding sugar for a true spectacle like Elizabeth Taylor. 

Baking this gorgeous bread encapsulates all of the fall baking vibes - pumpkin, spice, finesse... it's actually romantic. 

Your weekend plans are CANCELLED! Get the recipe link in our profile 👉 @redstaryeast

Brioche Dough
Makes about 4 1/2 lb (2041g) of dough
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tbs.  Platinum Yeast
1 tbs. kosher salt
6 large eggs
1/2 c. (170g) HONEY
1 1/2 c. (340g) unsalted butter (melted)
7 c. (990g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Pumpkin Filling
1/2 c.unsweetened pumpkin puree
1/4 c. light brown sugar
1 tbs. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp.  ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Topping
Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbs. water + pinch of salt (beaten together)
Sanding sugar
☕🎃PSL Cinnamon Rolls 🎃☕
The fall favorite drink baked into the most luscious cinnamon rolls. 
This recipe tastes like the real thing, but in our humble opinion, even better! ❤️
The dough is infused with coffee, pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree to deliver all the warm and cozy autumn flavors. 🍂 
Recipe link in our profile 👉 @redstaryeast
Why are pretzels dipped in lye? 🥨

Authentic German pretzels are briefly dipped in a lye bath, or sodium hydroxide. 🛁

Accelerating the Maillard Reaction 🏎️
This creates a highly alkaline environment for the dough and accelerates the Maillard reaction on the surface, or browning. 

Providing The Iconic Characteristics 🥨
Lye breaks down the amino acids and starches into smaller particles, giving pretzels that deep brown color, chewy rich texture, and glossy shine. ☀️

Safety is VERY Important 🥽
There are safety measures to take when working with food grade lye. Eye protection and rubber or latex gloves are a must! We also recommend long sleeves to cover your arms. After treating your pretzels, dispose of the lye solution slowly and carefully down the drain of your sink. 

Bottom line: 
Do you need to use lye for your pretzels? 🤔
While lye will yield you the most ideal results for pretzels, it’s not required! You can also dip your pretzels in a baking soda bath and finish with egg wash. 

Check out our full recipe blog and bake along video with @gesinebp | Link in our profile 👉 @redstaryeast 

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This ever so fluffy chocolate cinnamon babka is calling your name. 💞
Featuring swirl after swirl of a rich, dark chocolate and cinnamon symphony throughout the loaf. But why stop there? Let's take it a step further and turn it into some of the best French toast you've ever had! 
Recipe link in our profile 👉 @redstaryeast

⚫🟤Chocolate Cinnamon Babka Ingredients 🟤⚫
Dough
1 c. warm tap water (110-115°F)
1 tbs. Red Star Quick Rise Yeast
3 tbs. granulated sugar
1/3 c. dried milk powder
1 large egg
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (plus extra)
4 tbs. olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp. table salt
Filling
4 tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tbs. cocoa powder
2 tbs. granulated sugar
6 oz. dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 tbs. ground cinnamon
Topping
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbs. ground cinnamon
2 tbs. unsalted butter
Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water (beaten together)
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