Description
This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Herb Pull-Apart Bread is a savory, soft loaf bursting with rich flavors. It’s perfect as a side for dinner or as a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/3 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Wrap in foil and roast for about 30-35 minutes until soft. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic paste.
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk, butter, and water until the butter melts and the mixture is warm to the touch. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add the milk mixture, eggs, and roasted garlic paste to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium speed for about 6-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened 6 tablespoons of butter, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to form a herb butter spread.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle roughly 9×13 inches. Cut the dough into squares or strips.
- Spread the herb butter mixture between the layers or on each cut piece, stacking them in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf with a towel and allow it to rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through. Tent with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack. Serve warm, pulling apart pieces as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg