Holiday Star Bread | Food Wishes

[@darlingharoldd]

I just want to say, i used to make your recipes as a teenager and loved them and your humorous and fun take on cooking. Im now a married mom of 3, and i just came across your videos again after 7 years and your recipes are still wonderful and you have the same great attitude. I love that even the structure of your videos havent changed. It warmed my heart to hear even the tune at the beginning hasnt changed. Keep up the great work chef john. You and your recipes are a delight to have.

[@berilb7735]

Same❤😊❤

[@TonyMarselle]

He is the best.

[@mrdaym]

I've been incapable of making a home-made pizza without eggs on it after watching the egg pizza video in the before times.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

You're a woman lol

[@JeffreyHe-f2y]

I remember the days of sunshine cheesecake. And while everyone praises me at parties for my cheesecake these days, I still give all credit to this man who encouraged me to step in the kitchen over a decade ago. “Who cares if it cracks, it’ll still taste great”

[@BuckMulligan72]

Chef John is literally the best human being.

[@mjengel84]

Heaven is just a pastry away!

[@LeeMuzhi]

I started following your blog in late 2000’s. I was in my 20’s, now 40’s. Love your humor and recipes. I learnt cooking from your blog and videos. Thanks.

[@peduzzi89]

I feel like this would also be excellent stuffed with pesto, prosciutto, and gruyere cheese and garnished with some freshhhhly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for a savory take 😋

[@swisski]

Yesss, or Pizza flavours…. Or fig honey and blue vein cheese, or …..

[@christineg8151]

I have definitely seen a savory christmas tree done in a similar fashion. No reason not to try it with this!

[@RondaOptional]

Bet this would be really good with apple pieces and apple sauce!

[@lauriegelinas257]

I like the apple theme. How would you cut the apple pieces? Maybe small dice

[@mariegarside8830]

Apple butter with thin slices of apple.

[@christineg8151]

I regularly do cinnamon rolls with finely diced apples. GO FOR IT!! It's the best!

[@claytonyoung9941]

John, I have been watching your videos since like 2012 and I have to say, your rhymes that you come up with for filming are fantastic-as well as everything you make! Thank you for the instructions throughout the years, laughs, and helping me impress my relatives and co-workers with your recipes. I hope you have a Merry Christmas & and even Happier New Year.

[@violetg7315]

I made one of the savory versions a few years back. It is true what Chef John said. It looks fine/impressive after it is baked!

[@melissaconnellyjones2622]

I was thinking that my family would probably prefer a savory version, May I ask what you used in yours?

[@violetg7315]

I have trouble to post. Try go to King Arthur baking site and search for savory star bread. The one I baked is more of Italian style. Happy Holidays!

[@patriciam1550]

I think I can do this .... I think I can do this.... Thanks Chef John !

[@janiceweed9198]

Great instructions! I hope this encourages people to try making this recipe. Yeast breads are very forgiving (except for don't have the liquids too hot), so the novice can feel very accomplished with the finished product. Looks impressive and delicious!

[@NoHobbes]

9:54 I can't believe you moved the center magical cranberry!!! I had the beginnings of a very magical story of how that cranberry had struggled to be the star of your star bread 😂

[@sethcarson5212]

500 years from now people are gonna sneak a magical cranberry into the center of their starbread and tell the story of how the first one just "appeared" out of nowhere. Just a legend of course. No one knows where the tradition comes from. But the legend lives on.

[@lil_lzies]

I always look forward to your videos, Chef John! You truly taught me how to cook, and I owe so much of my success in the kitchen to you. Before discovering your channel, I struggled to follow recipes and often ended up with disappointing results. But through your transparency, humor, and those reassuring reminders that there’s no single “perfect” outcome, you gave me the confidence to experiment and cook with joy. Thank you for making cooking approachable and fun 😊

[@bandiceet]

That line about tan lines on the nude beach had me in stitches.

[@michaeldeighan8294]

You are the Guy Pardo of how far with the fruit and nut mixture you go…. Couldn’t help myself. Merry Christmas John and everyone in Food Wishes land. 😂😊🎉🎄🦌🎅🧑‍🎄

[@AnasRecipesofc]

This star bread will make any supper even more special. The presentation is impeccable and the taste must be wonderful. Thanks for sharing! ✨🍞

[@j3annie1963]

I am thinking a smoked turkey, swiss cheese/cream cheese herb mix and cranberry chutney bread!

[@bakerinthehouse5346]

That sounds amazing

[@zomblu7]

Maestro le recomiendo que lo rellene con azucar, canela, cacao, ralladura de naranja y chispas de chocolate! 🤤😍😁 saludos desde Chihuahua!✌️

[@pandoraeeris7860]

You are the star, of this holiday bread!

[@Karoline_g]

I want to make this. I want to make so many variations of this! I want to do it without nuts. I want to do it with chocolate instead. I even want to do a savory version with olive tapenade instead of cinnamon and sugar. I am officially inspired friend!

[@lindainparis7349]

I hear you ! I often make a different version of a CJ recipe, he always inspires me . This one’s gonna be savory and dusted with cayenne. Might use black garlic to spread…

[@BS-j1965]

Ooooooo olive tapenade👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻that’s a great idea too 🎄🎄🎄🎄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tonydeangelo7317]

Chocolate or Nutella would be the bomb!

[@Karoline_g]

@ nutella really would be amazing, but I would eat the whole thing and no one else would get any. …hmm, I see no downsides 🤣

[@tonydeangelo7317]

Works for me!

[@turgloo]

cannot express how happy i am to have randomly remembered this channel from when i was a kid in primary school + the content is still just as consistent

[@candicel3224]

I am so making this as gifts. I made Cranberry butter a few weeks ago that I will add a thin layer of before the fruits & nuts. Thanks!

[@KitarraChaosWeaver]

I did this with pesto filling and puff pastry instead of bread dough. It was perfect!

[@sesifer]

This looks amazing! Usually I bake a sweet christmas bread called "vianočka" for the Christmas day breakfast but this year I need a star on the table 🤩🤩

[@DB-ld8sk]

I love when Chef John uses the freakishly large shower cap to cover the dough :)

[@essiebessie661]

I made a bread very much like this for gifts over 50 years ago. I’d forgotten about it. Thank you for jogging my memory.

[@Sue-ec6un]

Looks delicious! Merry Christmas All!

[@carolexo7269]

Oh my gosh, that is SO pretty. What a beautiful gift!

[@italiana626sc]

I made a version of this also exactly once, using Nutella as the filling. So delicious and beautiful!

[@charliecharles8517]

🙏🏾❤ we love you, Chef John. Happy Christmas ❤

[@lhfirex]

Holiday Star Bread from the internet's All-Star Chef.

[@HTLGoodFoods]

A delightful holiday star-shaped bread that's perfect for festive occasions!

[@stephaniebray3983]

I make this with cranberry orange jam between the layers. It is so pretty and tasty too. I’m going to try yours next.

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

I bet this would be delicious with little pieces of apple in place of or with the raisins, etc.

[@sharkkebunni]

Thank you Chef John, I have seen this recipe a few times but wasn't sure I wanted to make it until this video 🌟

[@Anarcath]

Great ones make it look so easy.

[@carolynyoung857]

It would look pretty with the shiny sugary granules sprinkled on .... in colors!!

[@christinabroadhead3810]

Or white pearl sugar to resemble hailstones,lol Fika time

[@Gingerly550]

How beautiful- what a work of art!

[@matttaylor2411]

I saw this on great british bake off

[@davidturney7092]

Chef John, Great job as usual my friend. This being made tomorrow.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup, Chef John.

[@Austintwo3]

from here on out, im shapping my dough into trapezoids

[@doltsbane]

I'd bet this would be good decorated with Swedish pearl sugar.

[@lisamessiana1032]

It's beautiful!🌟

[@Bigstunker4040]

great video as always Chef John!

[@lauriegelinas257]

Absolutely beautiful and fun to make!

[@StickyFlyCompany]

I was just looking this up to make a few days ago. Good timing!

[@dj-kq4fz]

That looks delicious! Now, how am I going to screw this one up. I always find a way.

[@pothaudio]

I haven’t baked in half a lifetime but I’m going to make this.

[@Htfsik]

Dough is very similar to that for a Swedish cardamon eggnog wreath. In fact I think I’ll use that dough and construct it this way.

[@stumccabe]

Looks absolutely delicious!

[@moosemcgillicuddy7585]

I got the first upvote and the 1st comment! 🏆 Chef John RULES!!!

[@jennifergridley8111]

Congrats! Yes, he does! 😊 happy holidays to you

[@ewtam24]

Thank you!

[@NeganSmith-bb1fr]

Looks very tasty, I hope i get an opportunity to make it!

[@Nailahrenee2020]

Looks yummy 😋

[@Brilliband]

When mentioning the degree temperature for things, can you add a notation or other popup on screen that provides the conversion and information about the temperature? Since I *know* you're using Farenheit but some people from my neck of the woods may forget that and use celcius - and 100-110 degrees is boiling point in C, so that milk would be waaaay too hot for the use lol! I also suggest a version where you use chocolate spread in the middle if you're not into cinnamon and nuts/fruit - the chocolate spread version is SO tasty!

[@clairressagoad2789]

I think this would be amazing with a chocolate filling…!!

[@crystalle8982]

👍😍😍😍👍 Looks so beautiful & delicious! Thank you!

[@Pack.Leader]

That's beautiful.

[@luwenmai8358]

Will give it a try!

[@jaydoggy9043]

You are the Pat Benatar of your Star.

[@riverjordan2010]

Had this just Saturday at a Friendsmas!

[@mariateresazapiain9604]

Sooo coooooool!!!!

[@alexandramason7621]

How would you add in some sourdough starter to make the bread a touch tangy?

[@laurak7409]

Delicious!! ❤

[@ayfray9998]

Did Chef John watch this years Great British Bake Off Christmas episode :)

[@khushnoodtahira5759]

I really want to try it. What cardamom you used black or green?

[@mercuryrain9466]

Thank you

[@shaneboor]

Because you are the Rosanne Bar of your Holiday Star😂

[@TheDingledong4lyfe]

Something similar to this was on this years holiday great british baking show

[@likebuttahlikebuttah]

My culinary school bread teacher told us to scrape everything out, add a smear of oil and add it back in the same bowl, because why make more dishes. So, I think you're good.

[@SOFISINTOWN]

❤ AWESOMENESS! ❤

[@funakfunak2740]

Chef John confirmed to be a monster who bathes in 100°C water :/

[@gorgess]

Always takes 2 tries at least- will try 😂👩🏽‍🍳🥂🎀

[@FutureCommentary1]

Click and like before watching. I have made it once with Nutella. Let me see your version.

[@Esther-jg9ie]

Someone's been watching a certain British baking compilation. 😀

[@bubbadoom1837]

Christmas star bread.

[@ddsherds87]

Could you possibly spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the second layer.

[@tuppybrill4915]

Why are there voices in my ears whispering "bacon as a filling" and "mince meat (as in mince pies) as a filling"?

[@travelforlife3080]

Funny… this looks exactly like a British Baking Show episode we just watched!

[@funkelmine]

100-110° ... in freedom units?

[@dkexp725]

Anyone think you could make this into something savory? I’m feeling sausage and sage and feta or something f? Tips?

[@susanpetropoulos1039]

Skip the sugar and use feta & chopped spinach, dill and cream cheese mixture for brunch…

[@FreeRadicals305]

Probably good, not to fill to edge. It allowed for neater bread tips.

[@rickybryan1759]

You are after all the doughy Anna Pavlova of bready supernova

[@dang495]

OK! you either waxed and removed hair from your hands mid video, or those are not your hands. At 2:05 the hand and finger hair does not match the hand and finger hair at 2:33 and 2:44! You are caught my friend! Who has been doing your cooking?

[@bronwynecg]

😮 good catch!

[@ChicagoIrishman]

If you add ctispy bacon instead of almonds...forget about it.

[@Clearwood2023]

Any one Else who gets the french translation by default? Cant change the language

[@barfastslarti2295]

Dear Chef John, I love your recipes, but please, please, in the name of europe and 85% of the worlds population: use the metrical system! It is confusing and tiresome for us to convert all the cups, teaspoons, pounds etc to an understandable amount. All my best wishes Thank you!

[@HunderbarDachs]

He's giving you great recipes with thorough directions, in an entertaining package. You can't do a little math, so he doesn't have to?

[@HunderbarDachs]

Or quit complaining and use google.

[@gp-ht7ug]

Hello John Could you please remove the automatic translation of the video? I want to hear your voice and not an awful Italian speaking robot. Thanks

[@taylorle1206]

I like your recipes but I can not for some reason tolerate your cadence of how you speak - I just can't

[@Pamela-B]

If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. At least, that’s what I was taught by my very polite mother.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

Why do you sound like that lol

[@Boardwoards]

eww.

[@martins8587]

I love your videos and presenting style John, but I have to say that it's very disappointing that you were too afraid to call it a Christmas Star, replacing it with "Holiday Star". You're better than that.

[@VaFan8]

Seriously??

[@roxipadrid1226]

Because not everyone celebrates Christmas.