Pull Apart Butter Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pull Apart Butter Bread, a stunningly soft and fluffy loaf designed for effortless sharing. This buttery, golden perfection is created with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and yeast, making it approachable for both seasoned bakers and beginners. The dough is layered with rich melted butter, stacked in a unique upright arrangement, and baked to golden-brown perfection, resulting in irresistibly tender pull-apart layers. Whether served warm as an all-star side dish, a centerpiece for brunch, or a snack on its own, this bread is sure to impress with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe brings homemade artisanal bread to your table with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.25 cups Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 4 tablespoons Melted butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is just melted. Let it cool to lukewarm.
Add the lukewarm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.
Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky.
Shape the dough into a ball, place it into a greased bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
Brush the surface of the dough with 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
Cut the dough into 3-inch wide strips vertically, then cut the strips into squares.
Stack the squares and place them into a greased loaf pan, standing upright.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve warm and pull apart the layers to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.6 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.6 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*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.
