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Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a flavorful, aromatic loaf perfect for sharing. Made with a soft yeast dough infused with garlic and rosemary, layered generously with a savory butter, garlic, herb, and cheese filling, then baked to golden perfection. The bread pulls apart easily, making it ideal for gatherings or as a delicious side to your meals.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Filling:

  • 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, extra soft
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (95g) shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or white cheddar cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese)

Optional Topping:

  • 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Combine yeast and sugar in the stand mixer’s bowl or a large mixing bowl. Heat milk to about 110°F (43°C) and pour over the yeast mixture. Whisk gently, cover loosely, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix dough ingredients: Add softened butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary to the yeast mixture. Beat on low speed until dough comes together and pulls away from sides, about 3 minutes. Add extra flour a tablespoon at a time if dough is too sticky.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead using mixer dough hook or by hand on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Add a little flour if sticky but keep the dough slightly soft. Perform windowpane test to ensure proper gluten development.
  4. First Rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or foil, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare filling and pan: While dough rises, mix softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  6. Assemble the bread: Punch down risen dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~1/4 cup each). Flatten each piece into a 4-inch circle. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of filling on each circle, sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese, fold in half, and arrange folded pieces in the loaf pan with round side up.
  7. Second Rise: Cover with plastic wrap or foil and let rise in warm spot for 45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven: Position rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
  9. Bake: Bake bread for about 50 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Melted butter may appear around sides during baking.
  10. Optional topping and cooling: Remove from oven, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle sea salt if desired. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing.
  11. Serve: Serve warm, pull apart, and enjoy.
  12. Storage: Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Reheat in 300°F (149°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave briefly to soften.

Notes

  • Use soft butter for the filling to make spreading easier.
  • Adjust flour quantity as needed to keep dough soft but not sticky.
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried herbs work as substitutes.
  • If the bread browns too quickly, tent with foil during baking.
  • Reheating in the oven restores softness and crust better than microwaving.
  • The dough can be mixed by hand if no stand mixer is available.

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