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Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

This Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread is a showstopper! Fluffy, buttery, and infused with rich garlic and Parmesan flavors, it's perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 packages Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/3 cups very warm milk (120 to 130°F)
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, chives, basil)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or dough whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the very warm milk (120 to 130°F) with the sugar and the yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture and the beaten egg.
  3. Using a wooden spoon, mix until the dough begins to come together. Then, add the Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil and mix until fully incorporated. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  5. While the dough is rising, mix together the minced garlic, fresh herbs, and additional salt in a small bowl. This will be used to flavor the bread.
  6. After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it back onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  7. In a baking sheet, layer the dough balls, brushing each layer with the garlic herb mixture and sprinkling with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Continue layering until all the dough balls are used.
  8. Cover the assembled bread with plastic wrap and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the bread has puffed up, bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  10. Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pull apart the pieces and enjoy the warm, flavorful bread fresh out of the oven!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To make it vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.