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From Scratch Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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4.8 from 107 reviews
  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf, about 8 servings 1x

Description

This From Scratch Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread features a soft, homemade yeast dough layered with a flavorful garlic butter and a melty blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or a savory side, this pull-apart bread boasts a golden crust and a tender, cheesy interior that will delight garlic and cheese lovers alike.

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

  • 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, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Mix to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Add wet ingredients and mix: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the warmed whole milk and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to form the dough.
  3. Knead the dough: Switch the mixer to the dough hook attachment and knead the dough on medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Adjust the dough by adding more milk or flour as needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. First rise: Transfer the dough to a greased medium bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare the garlic butter filling: While the dough is rising, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Set this garlic butter mixture aside.
  6. Combine cheeses: In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. Set this cheese mixture aside.
  7. Prepare baking pans: Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  8. Shape dough pieces: Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a clean surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 4-inch round disc and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  9. Assemble layers: Spread the prepared garlic butter over each dough disc, then sprinkle each with an equal amount of the cheese mixture.
  10. Create stacks: Stack the discs into two stacks of 6 each, layering garlic butter and cheese between each piece. Carefully place the two stacks horizontally into the prepared loaf pan, separating the pieces slightly.
  11. Second rise: Cover the loaf pan loosely and let the dough rise again until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  12. Preheat the oven: While the dough is rising for the second time, preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  13. Bake the bread: Bake the loaf for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil to prevent burning.
  14. Finish and garnish: Remove the loaf from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly. Brush the top with melted butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, and garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warmed to the correct temperature (105°F to 115°F) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • If the dough feels too sticky during kneading, dust with a little extra flour; if too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time.
  • Use fresh garlic and parsley for the most flavorful garlic butter.
  • You can substitute mozzarella and cheddar with other melty cheeses if desired, but the flavor will vary.
  • Letting the bread cool slightly before pulling it apart helps the cheese set and the bread hold its shape.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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