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Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
This Christmassy, cheese-stuffed, pull apart bread is a delicious festive appetizer. A guaranteed showstopping centerpiece to your feast table.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 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 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)
- Flaky sea salt
For serving (optional)
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% 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.