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From Scratch Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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This From Scratch Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious homemade bread featuring a soft, airy dough layered with a savory garlic butter and a blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses. It’s perfect for sharing and makes an irresistible appetizer or side dish with its golden crust and cheesy, garlicky layers that pull apart easily.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 ¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ cup (184 g) whole milk, warmed (105°F to 115°F)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Garlic Butter Filling

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cheese Blend

  • 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Finishing

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • Kosher salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine dry dough ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt. Mix these dry ingredients briefly to combine.
  2. Add wet ingredients and mix dough: Turn mixer to low speed, gradually add warmed whole milk (¾ cup at 105°F to 115°F) and 3 tablespoons softened butter. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
  3. Knead the dough: Switch to the dough hook attachment and knead on medium speed for 5-6 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Adjust with small amounts of milk or flour if too dry or wet.
  4. Let dough rise: Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased medium bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare garlic butter filling: While the dough is rising, combine ½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. Prepare cheese blend: In another bowl, combine 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  7. Prep baking equipment: Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set both aside.
  8. Divide and shape dough pieces: Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a clean surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into approximately 4-inch diameter discs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Add garlic butter and cheese: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each dough disc, then sprinkle an equal portion of the shredded cheese blend on top of each disc.
  10. Assemble the pull-apart loaf: Create two stacks of six cheese-topped dough discs each. Carefully place the stacks horizontally side-by-side into the prepared loaf pan. Gently separate pieces slightly to allow space for rising.
  11. Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again in a warm area until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  12. Preheat oven: While the dough rises for the second time, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  13. Bake the loaf: Bake the pull-apart bread in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  14. Finish and serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon melted butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, and garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until manageable.
  • Use warm milk between 105°F and 115°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Cover the dough with a lightly damp cloth or plastic wrap during rises to prevent drying out.
  • Adjust cheese types to your preference; gouda or provolone can offer different flavors.
  • Serve warm for the best pull-apart experience and fresh garlic flavor.

Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, pull-apart bread, homemade bread, garlic butter bread, mozzarella cheddar bread

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