Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Bread Recipe
This delicious pull-apart bread combines cheesy, garlicky, and herby flavors into a soft, golden loaf perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 110 to 115°F)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling & Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded, divided)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
Spices
- to taste ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine sugar and yeast in a bowl, add warm water, and let foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and olive oil, knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix softened butter, parsley, garlic, and salt.
- Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread butter mixture, add cheeses, roll into logs, and slice almost through.
- Arrange logs in pans, top with remaining butter mixture, let rest for 15-20 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Ensure dough is kneaded until elastic for best texture.