Description

A buttery, golden loaf made entirely from scratch, this Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread features soft, fluffy layers infused with garlic butter and loaded with gooey mozzarella and cheddar. Every piece pulls apart in cheesy perfection, making it the ultimate shareable comfort food for any meal or occasion.

Ingredients

Dough:

2 ¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

¾ cup (184 g) whole milk, warmed (105°F–115°F)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Filling:

½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded

½ cup (56.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Toppings:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Kosher salt, for garnish

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
With the mixer on low speed, add the warm milk and softened butter until combined. Knead on medium speed for 5–6 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Adjust with a bit of milk or flour if necessary.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
While the dough rises, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt for the filling. In another bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar.
Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each into a 4-inch round disc.
Spread garlic butter on each disc, then top with the cheese blend.
Stack six discs together to form two stacks and place them horizontally into the prepared loaf pan. Gently separate the layers slightly, cover, and let rise again for about 45 minutes or until nearly doubled.
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Bake the loaf for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool slightly. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with salt, and garnish with parsley before serving warm.

Notes

Add Parmesan for extra savory depth.

Include red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Try alternative cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack for more complex flavor.

Mix rosemary or Italian seasoning into the garlic butter for an herby twist.

Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Reheat wrapped in foil at 325°F for about 10 minutes, or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 260
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg