Ingredients
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Creating this delightful bread requires some basic ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Making Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect fluffy rolls:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter
- In a medium bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 3: Shape the Rolls
- Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 24 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly, and spread a small amount of garlic herb butter in the center.
- Fold the edges over to enclose the butter, pinching to seal.
Step 4: Assemble the Bread
- Grease a large baking dish or bundt pan. Arrange the dough balls in layers, brushing more garlic herb butter between each layer.
- Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes, until slightly puffed.
Step 5: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the top of the rolls with remaining garlic herb butter, and sprinkle with optional toppings like Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the pull-apart goodness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg