Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Bread
Unleash the ultimate comfort food experience with Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Bread, a mouthwatering fusion of soft, homemade bread infused with rich garlic, aromatic herbs, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for sharing, this pull-apart loaf is made with a fluffy yeasted dough that's layered with a flavorful blend of minced garlic, fresh parsley, and chives, then baked until golden brown and irresistibly cheesy. With a crisp top and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal as a party appetizer, game day snack, or side dish for pasta nights. Simple yet indulgent, this warm, savory bread is a must-try for garlic bread enthusiasts and cheese lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated.
Add 2 cups of flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour while kneading until you have a smooth and elastic dough. This should take about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Deflate the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into roughly a 12x20 inch rectangle.
Brush the dough generously with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and chives.
Cut the dough into equal strips approximately 4 inches wide. Stack the strips on top of each other, then cut stacks into squares about 4 inches wide.
Arrange the squares in the loaf pan, standing them upright. If some cheese or herbs fall out, scatter them over and around the dough.
Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let it sit for another 15 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before removing. Serve warm as a delightful pull apart treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4153 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.5 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1698 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
