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Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Bread

Soft and airy homemade garlic pull apart bread with Parmesan and herbs.
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time2 hrs 35 mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 C bread flour
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp rapid rise yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp basil divided
  • 8 cloves garlic divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 C milk heated to 115°F
  • 1 C plus 2 Tbsp warm water heated to 115°F
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted and divided
  • 6-8 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add first 5 dry ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer, plus 2 cloves of garlic, minced and 1/2 tsp basil. With mixer on low, add olive oil, milk and warm water. Increase speed as needed, mixing until dough pulls away from the bowl, shape into a smooth ball. Transfer dough to a large greased bowl. Cover and place in a warm location until double in size, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough to a 12x20-inch rectangle. Generously brush with 3 Tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp basil, Parmesan cheese and remaining 6 cloves of garlic, minced.
  • Carefully cut into 6 equal strips. Layering the strips on top of each other. Cut further into 6 equal stacks. You will now have 6 stacks of 6 layers each. Transfer dough squares to a lightly greased 10-inch loaf pan. Cover loosely and allow to rise for an additional 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prior to baking, drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp melted butter. Bake for 35 minutes, covering with foil if necessary to prevent over browning.

Notes

Recipe yields 1: 10-inch loaf. Servings may vary.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel