This Braided Nutella Bread is a delicious and beautiful way to enjoy a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s beautiful braid of Nutella and bread makes it’s a gorgeous addition to any meal.
Does is get any better than freshly baked bread swirled and braided with sweet rich Nutella? I don’t think so. That’s why I’m certain you’re going to love this Braided Nutella Bread recipe.
Now, if you intimidated with make bread from yeast at home. Don’t be. It’s not as scary as you might think. Plus, if I can do it, so can you!
This year I’ve been teach myself how to make bread and it’s been such a rewarding process. Like many others I had a fear of working with yeast-based recipes.
However, after many successes (and a few failures) I’m feeling more comfortable and excited to get a bit more brave with the recipes I’m tracking. That’s what led me to try this Braided Nutella Bread.
So, how do you make it?
How to Make Braided Nutella Bread:
The recipe starts with a pretty standard dough recipe. Once that’s ready, a good helping of nutty, chocolate Nutella gets slathered on and roll up inside.
I was excited to try this recipe because of the braiding technique. It’s actually more of a twist, but the effect is still pretty cool.
It looks a bit more changeling that it actually is to do. The roll dough just gets sliced down the middle and then twisted together. The layers of roll-up dough is what creates all the unique marbling and swirling in the bread.
To be honest, I was a little bit nervous about attempting the braiding at first, but it was a lot easier than it looked. Clearly I haven’t mastered the technique, but I think it still looks pretty.
Think you have what it takes? I believe in you!
Let me show you how this delicious loaf comes together.
The Best Nutella Bread Recipe:
Here’s what you will need:
½ teaspoon yeast
1 cup warm water
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup Nutella
Cornmeal for dusting
1 egg, beaten with a tablespoon of water to use as an egg wash
Let’s get baking.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in ¼ cup of the water. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate.
Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. After add yeast and the remaining water, mix on low with a dough hook attachment. Turn speed up to medium, and knead dough for about 7 minutes.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and then set in a warm place. The dough is ready when doubled in size - about an hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to form a rectangle, roughly 12 x 15”. Spread Nutella in an even layer on the surface, leaving a ½ inch border of dough. (I found it helpful to heat the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. This makes spreading it much easier.) Roll tightly and place on a parchment-lined / silicon-lined baking sheet that’s been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cut the dough down the middle with a knife, leaving one end intact. Twist ends overtop each other, making sure to turn cut side toward the top. Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap and let sit 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush surface of the bread with the egg wash. Bake bread for 20 minutes. Raise temperature to 425°F and bake until lightly browned on top, about 5-7 minutes more.* Remove from oven, and let cool before serving.
*My bread got a little bit darker then I would have liked. Keep a close eye on your bread when you increase the temperature.
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Even though it’s a little dark, it looks pretty sensational, doesn’t it? Let me tell you, it tastes even better than it looks.
I’m pretty certain that Nutella can make almost anything taste great.
Look at all those wonderful swirls of chocolate-hazelnut goodness. Yum!
All right, it’s time to enjoy a slice of this with a big glass of cold milk. What do you think of this Braided Nutella Bread? Do you think you’ll give it a try?
Have a wonderful day! Happy Baking!
This is a great recipe. Didn’t use the cornmeal. Don’t think you need it and it’s more for savory recipes to me. Also sprinkled with large sugar crystals before baking. Yum.
I love braided breads and this is irresistible especially when filled with Nutella!!! This will be a sure hit in my family!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Just made this today and it is delicious!!! However, mine did not look pretty like yours! I was unsure whether to roll up the dough from the long side or the short side. I did the long side and think I was wrong! Either way it was delicious but I need to perfect the appearance of mine! Thank you for sharing the recipe. It just cooled and my husband and girls attacked it. There is almost nothing left!
Do you think I could let the loaf rise overnight on the counter? I recognize the total rise time is only 40 minutes but I would love to make this sometime the 24th so we could just pop it in on Christmas morning as we are staying with relatives and I don’t want to make a mess in their kitchen- or risk having share leftover nutella 😉
Thanks!
New follower, love your recipe ideas. I wOuld love to know also if overnight process will work on Nutella bread for next morning breakfast. Thanks,
Hi Annette! Thank you so much for following along! I actually haven’t tried it overnight, so I’m not sure.
xo Michael
Kelly, I realize this was several years ago, but did you try keeping it overnight? I would like to do the same thing so I don’t have to worry about the mess in the morning. If you did, how did it turnout?
I made this yesterday for a party and it was a hit! I don’t have a stand mixer so I kneaded the dough for about ten minutes. The dough didn’t rise as much as I would have liked (I’ll probably up the amount of yeast by 1/2 teaspoon next time — I used Red Star Dry Active, fyi), but judging by how quickly the bread disappeared I don’t think anyone was complaining.
Awesome recipe! If I don’t have a mixer with a dough hook, how long should I knead the dough and what’s the feel of the dough when it is ready to leave for proofing?
Great recipe, taste better warm.
Thanks Susie. Yes. I agree!
xo Michael
If you have Instant dry yeast, do you still have mix it with warm water and activate it??
Yes – I believe so.
xo Michael
no. ☺
when I use Instant dry yeast I never activate it. And it makes the first rising time shorter. You only have to wait 10-20 min.
What a fantastic recipe, we couldn’t even wait for it to cool off!!! Thank you Michael. I always love your pictures with your recipes, beautifully well done!! I’ve made your Pizza bread and Cheddar Jalapeno bread recipes too!! And I agree with Leslie, you are definitely “Inspired by Awesome(ness)!!” Thank you for your inspirations ♥♥
Awww! Well you just made my day Laura! I’m glad you are loving all of the recipes! You’re making some of my favorites!
xo Michael
This looks so good, I am going to use my bread baker to do the dough cycle then take your recipe from there. Will let you know how it comes out. Thanks for the great recipe
Good luck! Yes. Please let me know.
xo Michael
Has anybody actually tried this recipe? I can’t seem to get the yeast to activate, thanks!
Sorry you’re having issues getting your yeast to activate. Check the expiration date and make sure you water is warm enough. Good luck!
xo Michael
Hi! I wonder if you’re not using all the water at once? This is what I did the first time and then when I read on to the ”rest of the water” part I was devastated and had to redo it. (Only another 10 minute wait but I really wanted my bread dammit! lol)
Exactly what happened to me
I also am having trouble with the yeast. I’ve attempted this recipe four times and it has yet to work and I’m using the same yeast that works just fine in all my other breads.
Do you need the dough attachment to make this recipe?
See my comment above. 🙂
xo Michael
Do you really need a dough hook attachment for this recipe? I’d love to make it, but unfortunately i don’t have a dough hook attachment
Aly – you can just mix this dough up by hand or with a spoon. Instead of using the mixer / dough hook to kneed the dough, you’ll just have to do it by hand – for about 8-10 minutes. Good luck!
xo Michael
Michael, thank you for sharing this recipe with us. I just made it……it’s cooling on the counter……I couldn’t wait………it’s amazing. I just wish I had added a slight bit more Nutella — go figure. 🙂 I was recently introduced to your site and can not get enough. It really should be “Inspired by Awesome!” 🙂 Thanks for the inspired ideas!
You are so sweet! Thank you! You just made my night! I’m glad you like the bread. You can always slather on some more nutella after you slice it, right? I won’t tell. 😉 Thanks again for all your kind words.
xo Michael
I was trying to figure if you you roll the dough at 12/ by 15 , do you you roll it long or deep ,, 12 or 15 inch wide!
OMG I’ve never made a bread anything. This makes me want to try! Look yummy! Thank you
Yes – it’s totally worth it!
xo Michael
I have made a braided cinnamon wreath and loved it, and I love Nutella even more, so I’ll definitely try your version! Thanks for sharing!
Oh! That sounds delish. My BFF loves cinnamon. I’ll have to try that variation!
xo Michael
This is a definite must try for me.
Looks very yummy…thanks for sharing the recipe!
You bet! Thanks so much Pamela!
xo Michael
Oh my goodness Michael…sounds so yummy. You always share the best recipes.
Thanks for sharing! Kristi
Thanks Krisiti! I’m glad you like them!
xo Michael
Nutella and Biscoff spread are both incredibly good. I would love to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve actually never had Biscoff spread – I guess I should give it a try.
xo Michael
I think Nutella does make everything taste great!!! T
hanks for sharing such wonderful recipes!
My thoughts exactly! Thank you so much!
xo Michael