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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Recipe

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Delicious pull-apart garlic bread made from soft yeast dough enriched with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and Parmesan-style cheese. Perfect as a savory side or snack, this bread is layered with garlic-infused butter, baked until golden, then brushed with additional garlic butter for maximum flavor.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours to 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves (about 12 servings)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dough

  • ¼ cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1½ tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 5 cups bread flour

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 8 grated garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary

Additional

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan-style cheese made with microbial or vegetable enzymes
  • Oil or butter, for greasing the pans

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Stir the yeast and ½ tablespoon of sugar into the warm water. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, which indicates the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Make Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the foamy yeast mixture with warm milk, beaten eggs, kosher salt, melted butter, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Gradually add the bread flour and knead with a dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
  3. Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt the ½ cup unsalted butter with grated garlic cloves and kosher salt over low heat. Once melted and fragrant, remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and rosemary. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this mixture for later brushing on the baked bread.
  4. Shape Dough Balls: Divide the risen dough into 40 small balls. Dip each ball into the garlic butter, then layer them into two greased 9 × 5-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan-style cheese evenly between the layers and over the top. Cover the pans and allow the dough to rise again for 45 to 60 minutes until puffed.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 35 to 40 minutes until they turn golden brown and an internal temperature of 200°F (93°C) is reached. Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush with the reserved garlic butter, then allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing.

Notes

  • Use warm water and milk at about 110°F (43°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Ensure dough is kneaded thoroughly for a smooth and elastic texture to improve bread rise and crumb.
  • The Parmesan-style cheese used should be made with microbial or vegetable enzymes to keep the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before removing from the pans to avoid breakage.

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