Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread (Printable Version)
Soft, aromatic bread loaded with rosemary, garlic and cheese in a fun pull-apart format perfect for sharing at any meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Dough
01 - 2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 180ml whole milk, warmed to 43°C
04 - 43g unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 291g all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
→ For the Filling
10 - 71g unsalted butter, extra soft
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
13 - 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 95g shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese
→ Optional Topping
16 - 14g unsalted butter, melted
17 - Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm milk (43°C). Stir gently, cover, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
02 - Add butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes until combined.
03 - 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.
04 - In a medium bowl, mix soft butter, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 4-inch circle. 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.
06 - Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 177°C. Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Optionally, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Incredible aroma fills your entire home during baking
- Perfect blend of garlic and rosemary that enhances any meal
- Each bite reveals pockets of melted cheese and herb-infused butter
- No special equipment needed just basic baking tools
02 -
- This bread stays fresh at room temperature for 2 days
- The dough can be refrigerated overnight for better flavor development
- Each step builds flavor don't rush the process for best results
03 -
- Allow the butter for the filling to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before using for easy spreading
- When kneading the dough look for the window pane test when a small piece can be stretched thin enough to see light through without tearing
- For an extra crispy top brush with egg wash instead of butter before baking