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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.

Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 1 Loaf 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Add butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes until combined.
  3. 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:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix soft butter, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt. Set aside.

Assemble the Bread:

  1. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 4-inch circle.
  2. 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:

  1. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise for 45 minutes until puffy.

Bake the Bread:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.
  2. 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