Description
This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a soft, savory loaf infused with fragrant rosemary, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal, offering a delightful combination of fresh herbs and buttery richness. The pull-apart format makes it a fun and shareable bread for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star*
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
- 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
For the Filling:
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, extra soft
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (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 cheddar cheese
Optional Topping:
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
- Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm milk (110°F). Stir gently, cover, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes until combined.
- Knead the dough on medium speed for 5 minutes (or by hand for 5 minutes). If sticky, add flour gradually, 1 teaspoon at a time. Dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not sticky. Let it rise in a greased bowl for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
Make the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix soft butter, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
Assemble the Bread:
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 4-inch circle.
- Spread 1-2 teaspoons of the filling on each circle and sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of cheese. Fold the circles in half and line them up in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, round side up.
2nd Rise:
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
Bake the Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Optionally, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Bake and freeze the loaf for up to 3 months.
- Butter for Filling: The butter should be extra soft for easy spreading. Microwave it for 10-15 seconds if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg