Pull Apart Garlic Bread
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
997 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
International
Pull Apart Garlic Bread
Description
Pull Apart Garlic Bread combines a yeasted dough made with warm water, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, salt, and flour, which lends a soft but structured crumb. The dough is portioned into small rounds that are dipped into a garlic butter mixture enhanced with fresh parsley and optionally Parmesan cheese. These pieces are placed closely in a loaf pan allowing them to rise until doubled, then baked until golden. Once out of the oven, the loaf is basted with remaining garlic butter, creating a fragrant, rich topping.
The bread’s texture is tender and pillowy inside, with a subtle crust formed by baking. Garlic and herb flavors penetrate the dough pieces, making it flavorful without being overwhelming. Pulling apart the loaf creates individual bread bites coated in buttery garlic for a pleasant eating experience.
This bread can accompany a variety of dishes such as salads, pasta, or soups. Its pull-apart style also makes it convenient for sharing. Adjusting the size of the dough balls can render more or fewer servings. The optional Parmesan adds a slight savory sharpness, enhancing the garlic aroma.
Ensure the dough is soft enough by adding water carefully as needed; it should clear mixer bowl sides but stick lightly to the bottom. The rising step is crucial to good texture and flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water warm
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 pinch salt
- ome parsley finely chopped, fresh leaves
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- Add warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle sugar and yeast into the water and let it stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Mix in the butter, milk, and salt, and then stir in the flour gradually. Knead for 7-10 minutes. The dough should stick to the bottom of the bowl but clear the sides. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons or more water if the dough is too dense. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, salt, parsley leaves, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Cut the dough into small round pieces and dip them into the butter mixture. Arrange the dough balls in two mini loaf pans or one regular loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Reserve the leftover butter mixture.
- Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the butter mixture onto the pull-apart garlic bread after it comes out of the oven.
Notes
- If the dough feels too dense, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water gradually to soften it slightly.
- The dough should cling to the bottom of the mixing bowl but clear the sides during kneading for best texture.
- You may divide the dough into any number of pieces suited to your loaf pan size and desired pull-apart portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 997 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 997kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1394mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 977IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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