Garlic and Fresh Herb Pullapart Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic and Fresh Herb Pull-Apart Bread—a golden, buttery loaf brimming with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary, perfectly balanced with a touch of Parmesan cheese. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a show-stopping bread that's irresistibly soft and tearable, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring alongside hearty soups and stews. With its fluffy layers infused with herbaceous flavor and a crispy, golden crust, this bread is as fun to eat as it is satisfying to make. Plus, it’s all about the experience—with just 30 minutes of hands-on prep time, you'll feel like a true artisan baker! Serve it warm for the ultimate pull-apart experience, and watch as the fragrant layers steal the spotlight at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, divided)
- 1 large Egg
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to combine.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until lukewarm (not hot). Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter into the milk, then whisk in the egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm area for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12 inches by 15 inches.
Spread the garlic herb butter mixture evenly over the dough rectangle.
Cut the dough into strips about 3 inches wide. Stack the strips on top of each other, then cut the stacked strips into 3-inch squares.
Carefully place the squares of dough upright into a greased loaf pan, filling it loosely to allow for expansion.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes, until slightly puffed.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the second rise.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Serve warm, pulling apart pieces of the bread to enjoy the layers of garlic and herb goodness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 2% | |
*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.
