Description
Homemade rosemary garlic pull apart bread delivers savory comfort with layers of herbal aroma and crisp golden edges. Pulling apart each warm section reveals buttery, fragrant threads perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and ⅓ cups (291g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (95g) shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or white cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsps platinum yeast from Red Star
- 3 tbsps (43g) unsalted butter
- 6 tbsps (86g) unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine yeast with sugar in a stand mixer bowl, gently pour warm milk, and allow the mixture to become frothy for 5-10 minutes, creating a bubbly foundation for the bread.
- Dough Formation: Mix softened butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary on low speed until a soft, cohesive dough emerges, kneading until smooth and elastic with a resilient texture.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, approximately 60-90 minutes, developing rich flavor and texture.
- Filling Preparation: Blend softened butter with rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt, creating a fragrant, herb-infused spread to enhance the bread’s taste profile.
- Dough Shaping: Deflate the risen dough, divide into 12 equal portions, flatten each into a circular shape, spread herbed butter, sprinkle with cheese, and fold into half-moon shapes.
- Second Rise and Arrangement: Place the folded dough pieces in a greased loaf pan with rounded sides facing upward, cover, and allow a second rise until puffy and expanded, around 45 minutes.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 350°F, position the rack in the lower third, bake the bread until golden brown, approximately 50 minutes, protecting the surface with foil if browning too quickly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, optionally brush with melted butter and sea salt, and serve warm for optimal enjoyment.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers at room temperature for two days or refrigerate for up to a week, reheating in the oven or microwave before serving to maintain freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure warm milk is between 110-115°F to perfectly activate yeast without killing it, creating a frothy base for soft, fluffy bread.
- Dough Kneading Technique: Develop gluten by kneading until dough becomes smooth and elastic, preventing a dense or tough texture in the final bread.
- Rising Environment: Choose a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with the light on to help dough rise consistently.
- Butter Coating Hack: Brush warm bread with melted butter and sprinkle sea salt for enhanced flavor and a golden, glossy finish that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg