The arrival of the holidays marks the start of festive baking. Like most of you, I turn to favorite classics and I search for new seasonal inspiration. By far the most creative and crowd-pleasing holiday recipe on my list is star bread. Not only is it stunning in a seasonally appropriate way (who needs ornaments when you have an edible star on the table?!), but it's incredibly fun to bake. Surprisingly simple considering its intricate appearance, star bread is a wonderful project for any…