Description
Rosemary garlic pull apart bread brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with fragrant herbs and rich flavors. Layers of buttery dough infused with aromatic rosemary and roasted garlic create an irresistible companion for sharing and savoring together.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 and ⅓ cups (291g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (95g) shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or white cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons platinum yeast from Red Star
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (86g) unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with sugar in a stand mixer bowl, then gently pour warm milk over the mixture and allow it to become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate softened butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary into the bowl, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough using the mixer or by hand, adding small amounts of flour if too sticky, until the texture becomes smooth and elastic with a slight bounce-back when pressed.
- 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.
- Prepare the filling by blending softened butter with rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt, setting it aside at room temperature.
- Deflate the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions, flattening each piece into a circular shape.
- Spread herbed butter on each dough circle, sprinkle with cheese, then fold into half-moon shapes.
- Arrange the folded dough pieces in a greased loaf pan with rounded sides facing upward.
- Allow the arranged bread to undergo a second rise, covered, until puffy and expanded, around 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the lower third, and bake the bread until golden brown, approximately 50 minutes.
- Protect the bread’s surface with foil if browning too quickly, and optionally brush with melted butter and sea salt.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then serve warm.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for two days or refrigerate for up to a week, reheating in the oven or microwave before serving.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely at 110°F to ensure perfect bread rise and soft texture.
- Handle dough gently, adding flour sparingly to maintain a slightly tacky consistency for optimal bread structure.
- Create uniform dough circles by using a ¼ cup measure for consistent sizing and even baking.
- Protect bread’s golden crust by tenting with foil if browning too quickly during baking.
- Restore bread’s freshness by reheating at 300°F for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Enhance flavor by brushing warm bread with melted butter and sprinkling sea salt for a gourmet finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg