# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
03 - 1 cup warm milk
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp salt
→ Garlic Butter Filling
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down risen dough and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch circle.
07 - Place one dough circle on the baking sheet and spread one third of the garlic butter filling evenly over it. Repeat layering with the next two circles and filling. Top with the final dough circle.
08 - Place a small cup in the center of the stack. Cut dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the cup without cutting through the center.
09 - Twist each pair of adjacent strips twice away from each other, then pinch ends together to form a point. Repeat with all pairs to create a star shape.
10 - Cover shaped dough and let rise for 15 minutes.
11 - Brush the star with melted butter and optionally sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
13 - Allow to cool slightly before pulling apart and serving.
