Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
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4.7
Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
Description
The Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread features a soft, enriched yeast dough made from warm water, instant yeast, sugar, flour, salt, egg, and butter. After the dough rises until doubled, it is portioned into small balls filled with cubed mozzarella or another melting cheese, then sealed and shaped into a layered Christmas tree pattern on a baking sheet.
Once assembled, the bread is baked until golden and the cheese inside is melted and gooey. The top is brushed with beaten egg and sprinkled with dried herbs and flaky sea salt for added flavor and an attractive finish. The pull-apart nature allows it to be served as individual cheesy bites, ideal for sharing.
This bread works well as a festive appetizer or snack during holiday gatherings. Its combination of soft dough and melted cheese provides a satisfying texture contrast. Optional garnishes like pomegranate seeds and rosemary can add seasonal color and aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water warm
- 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter
For the filling
- 200 g mozzarella cheese cubed (use any good melting cheese you like
For the topping
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp dried herbs (I used standard mixed herbs but you can use any dried herb seasoning of your choice)
- sea salt flaky
For serving (optional)
- pomegranate seeds aka pomegranate rubies
- rosemary
Instructions
- To make the dough, whisk together the water, yeast and sugar. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt and mix.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix until the dough starts to come together. Add the egg and butter then knead for 5 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth. The dough should come away from the sides of the bowl while kneading.
- If the dough is too sticky, add 2-3 tablespoons flour, one tbsp at a time and allow to knead until the dough is smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot and allow to rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, break golf-ball sized pieces off and flatten in the palm of your hand. Add a cube of cheese then bring all the edges up, pinching them together then roll into balls.
- Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or large sheet pan in the shape of a Christmas tree. Allow a little space in between the dough balls.
- Cover the Christmas tree bread loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise while the oven heats up.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Brush the risen bread with beaten egg and sprinkle with dried herbs and salt.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes then decorate with pomegranate rubies and rosemary (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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