Mince Pie Dark Cherry Star Bread
This is a bit of a stunner of a festive treat! Star bread filled with layers of sweet dark cherry jam and mincemeat – like a festive sharable Chelsea Bun.

I know it looks a little complex to make – but I promise itโs not.
I’ve now made this three times over the last few weeks and it just gets better and of course easier to make – if you’d like to see how itโs made head over to my Instagram as there’s a little video.
BTW – Make sure your yeast isnโt out of date! I made that mistake without realising and of course my bread didnโt rise!
I hope you try this one – itโs quite special.
Much love, Niki xxx

Mince Pie Dark Cherry Star Bread
This is a bit of a stunner of a festive treat! Star bread filled with layers of sweet dark cherry jam and mincemeat - like a festive sharable Chelsea Bun.
Prep time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves 6
No ratings yet
Ingredients
For the dough
- 450 g strong white flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp all spice
- 3 tbsp sugar
For wet mix
- 1 tsp quick yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 200 ml warm plant based milk
- 120 g vegan butter
For the fillings
- 3 tbsp dark cherry jam
- 2 tbsp mixed fruit
- 4 tbsp mincemeat
To top
- Dark cherry jam
- Icing sugar
Instructions
To make the bread
- Warm the milk gently in a pan.
- Add the yeast, warm milk, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to a jug. Mix and set it aside for 5 minutes until it goes bubbly.
- In a separate large bowl, add the flour, salt and mix well.
- Create a hole in the middle of the flour and gradually add the liquid and bring together to form a loose dough.
- Now add in the soft butter and mix and knead on a floured board until soft and springy. Knead for approx 5 minutes.
- Transfer back to the bowl and cover with a damp cloth for about a hr until risen and pillowy.
- The dough should have doubled in size.
- Transfer back onto the floured chopping board and knead again to knock back.
- Divide into 3 equal parts and form into a ball.
- Roll out each ball to approx 26cm.
- Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Place the first disk onto the baking paper and spread the cherry jam over the top.
- Place the next dough disk over the top and then spread over the mincemeat and mixed fruit.
- Place the final dough disk over the top and make sure it fits perfectly over
- Squish down a little.
- Now place a small round bowl in the centre (I used a 9cm) and press down a little to make an indent.
- Now cut strips from the edge the circle - cut 12 even strips.
- Using both hands, grab two strips and twist them away from each other three times, then press the two ends together to make a point. Your star bread will have 6 points.
- Rest for bread for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to your oven and cook for 25 minutes until risen and fluffy.
- Remove from the oven and brush with cherry jam and sprinkle with icing sugar.
If you recreate this recipe, tag me on Instagram:@rebelrecipes or #rebelrecipes for a chance to be featured.
4 Responses
Making this for breakfast! Looks delicious What temperature should I bake at?
Hey Nicky
180C
Love, Nikixxx
What temperature should I bake this
Hey
180C
Love, Niki xxx