This Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is irresistible, egg-free, cheesy, garlic-infused, and spicy. This pull-apart bread will make your home smell like heaven. Yep, a mouthwatering aroma that invites you to experience a symphony of flavors in every decadent pull-apart bite.
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🍶 Ingredient Notes: Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread
1. All-purpose flour:
Use in the recipe: All-purpose flour provides the structure and texture to the bread. The gluten in the flour helps the dough rise and gives the bread its chewiness.
Substitute/Replacement options: You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour, which has a higher protein content and can result in a slightly chewier texture. Also remember that if you substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour, you will have to add more water to get pliable and supple dough. If you need a gluten-free option, consider using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. For such a recipe, liquid ingredients need to come down.
2. Whole milk:
Use in the recipe: Whole milk adds richness and moisture to the dough, contributing to a softer and more flavorful bread. The fats in the milk also enhance the texture and flavor of the final product.
Substitute/Replacement options: You can use low-fat or skim milk if you prefer a lighter version. For a non-dairy option, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk can be suitable alternatives if you want to make a loaf of vegan garlic bread.
3. Water:
Use in the recipe: Water is a crucial component for activating the yeast and forming the dough. It hydrates the flour and helps create the right consistency for the bread.
4. Sugar:
Use in the recipe: Sugar serves as food for the yeast, promoting fermentation and helping the dough rise. It also adds a hint of sweetness to balance the savory flavors in the bread.
Substitute/Replacement options: Honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar can be used as substitutes for sugar. The quantity may need adjustment based on the sweetness level of the substitute.
5. Salt:
Use in the recipe: Salt enhances the flavor of the bread and controls yeast activity, contributing to a well-balanced taste.
Substitute/Replacement options: You can use sea salt, kosher salt, or other types of salts. Adjust the quantity based on the type of salt used, as some salts are saltier than others.
6. Active dry yeast:
Use in the recipe: Yeast is a leavening agent that causes the dough to rise. It ferments the sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide, which creates the bread's airy texture.
Substitute/Replacement options: Instant yeast can often be used as a 1:1 substitute for active dry yeast. However, it may require adjustments in the rising time, as instant yeast rises faster and does not require any blooming process.
7. Butter (salted):
Use in the recipe: Butter adds richness, flavor, and moisture to both the dough and the garlic butter spread. It contributes to the overall taste and texture of the cheesy garlic pull-apart bread.
Substitute/Replacement options: Unsalted butter can be used if you want to control the salt content. Vegan butter or margarine are alternatives for a dairy-free option, but they might slightly alter the flavor.
8. Shredded cheese:
Use in the recipe: Shredded cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella cheese, or a blend, provides the gooey, melty goodness that makes the bread cheesy and irresistible.
Substitute/Replacement options: Experiment with different cheeses based on your preferences. You can use a combination of sharp and mild cheeses for a more complex flavor. Non-dairy cheese and margarine can be used if you want to make a vegan cheesy pull-part garlic bread.
9. A bulb of garlic:
Use in the recipe: Garlic is a star ingredient, infusing the bread with a robust, savory flavor. It's typically used in the butter spread for brushing over the bread layers.
Substitute/Replacement options: Garlic powder or garlic paste can be used as a substitute, though fresh garlic provides a more intense flavor. Adjust quantities accordingly.
10. Chopped cilantro:
Use in the recipe: Cilantro adds a fresh and herbaceous element to the bread, balancing the richness of the cheese and butter. It enhances the overall flavor profile.
Substitute/Replacement options: Parsley is a common substitute for cilantro. Alternatively, you can omit the herb or use others like chives or basil depending on your taste preferences.
11. Chili flakes (optional):
Use in the recipe: Chili flakes add a hint of heat, providing a spicy kick to the cheesy garlic bread. It's an optional ingredient for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
Substitute/Replacement options: Cayenne pepper or hot sauce can be used as substitutes for chili flakes. Adjust quantities based on your desired level of spiciness.
12. Italian seasoning (optional):
Use in the recipe: Italian seasoning contributes a blend of dried herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary, enhancing the overall Italian-inspired flavor of the pull-apart bread.
Substitute/Replacement options: You can create your own blend of dried herbs or use specific herbs like oregano and basil individually. Adjust quantities to match the intended flavor profile of your homemade garlic bread.
🔪 How to make cheesy garlic pull-apart Bread ?
Step1 Blooming the yeast
Alright, let's dive into the first step of making our cheesy pull apart garlic bread- blooming the yeast! So, grab a small bowl, and let's get started.
First things first, we want to make our milk-water combo cozy, so warm it up to a comfy 110°F (43°C). Now, toss in the sugar and give it a good stir until it's all buddies and dissolved.
Next up, sprinkle that active dry yeast right over the liquid, and using a spoon mix it all together. Now, let it rest undisturbed for 5-10 minutes. During this time, our yeast is waking up, getting all frothy and activated.
Look for that frothiness – that's the magic happening. Once it's there, you know your yeast is ready to rock and roll.
Step 2 Kneading dough
Start by grabbing that stand mixer bowl and throw in the all-purpose flour and salt. Now, make a little well in the middle – a cozy spot for our bloomed yeast mixture. Pour it in there, and attach that dough hook attachment. Let it work its magic on low speed for 3-4 minutes and then at medium speed for about 5-6 minutes. You'll want to stick around until the dough is smooth and elastic – that's when you know it's getting ready to be the star of our show.
Keep an eye on the dough's mood – if it's feeling a bit too sticky, no worries, just toss in a little more flour. It's like giving it a comfy blanket for the perfect texture.
Step 3 Bulk rise
Now, it's time for our dough to take a little nap and grow into something awesome. First, put the kneaded dough in a bowl that you've greased up – like giving it a comfy bed.
Cover it up with a damp cloth or some plastic wrap, so it stays cozy and doesn't dry out. Think of it as tucking in your dough for a nice, warm rest.
Let it hang out in a warm spot for about 1.5 to 2 hours. During this time, the dough does its thing, getting bigger and fluffier. It's like magic happening right in your bowl!
So, be patient, let it rise, and soon you'll see your dough double in size. This step is like the dough's time to shine, getting ready to become that delicious, fluffy bread we're all excited about.
Step 4 Make garlic butter
Now, let's add some flavor to our garlic cheese pull-apart bread with tasty garlic herb butter. While the dough is doing its rising thing, we'll get started on this delicious buttery goodness.
First, grab a whole garlic bulb and cut the tops off the cloves, exposing them. Place it on some aluminum foil, give it a drizzle of olive oil, and wrap it up. Pop it in the oven at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes until it's soft to the touch. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before using it to make garlic butter.
Once your roasted garlic is ready, take some room-temperature butter in a bowl. Whisk it until it's nice and smooth. Now, squeeze out that soft, roasted garlic into the butter. It's going to add a fantastic flavor kick!
Next, add in some chopped cilantro, and if you like a bit of spice, throw in some chili flakes. Don't forget the Italian seasoning for that extra herby goodness. Mix it all up well, and there you have it – your flavorful garlic herb butter. (Check the notes for an alternative way to make garlic butter if you want to switch things up.)
Now, if you're not using pre-shredded cheese, this is the perfect time to grate it. Get that cheese ready because we're getting closer to creating our mouthwatering cheesy garlic pull-apart bread. Get ready for some tasty fun in the next steps!
Step 5 Shape the pull-apart bread
Alright, it's time to shape our pull-apart bread, and it's a fun part! First things first, punch down that dough that's been happily rising. Give it a good squish and then divide it into 16 little balls – think golf ball size.
Now, grab each of those balls and roll them out into thick discs. Keep them covered so they don't get too dry while we work our magic.
Once you've got your dough discs ready, lay them out on your workspace. Take that tasty garlic butter we made earlier and spread it gently on each disc. Then, sprinkle some grated cheese on top. Yum!
Now, here's where the stacking magic happens. Stack them on top of each other to make four stacks, with four discs in each stack.
Grab a dough scraper – it's like a superhero tool for bakers. Cut each stack in half and place one half in a prepared loaf pan, with the cut side down and the rounded side up. Repeat with the other half.
In this manner, by the time you finish the final stack, your loaf pan will be full. I used an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
Step 6 Proofing the bread
Cover and leave it be for an extra 30-45 minutes, and you'll see it puff up a bit more – that's the magic of proofing! The exact time will depend on the ambient kitchen temperature. It might take longer in winter and shorter in summer. So the idea is to just keep an eye and look for the rise. When the bread kind of doubles up, then you know that is fully proofed.
While our bread is getting all cozy and rising, let's add some extra goodness. Sprinkle more shredded cheese and some fresh cilantro on top of the risen loaf. It's like giving it a little flavor boost before it heads into the oven.
This step is like the final touch before we dive into the baking excitement.
Step 7 Baking cheesy pull-apart bread
First, make sure your oven is all warmed up to 370°F (187°C). I like to preheat oven when the loaf is almost done proofing.
Once your oven is ready, pop your cheesy spicy, and garlicky pull-apart bread in and let it bake for about 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on it until it turns a beautiful golden brown – that's when you know it's ready to shine.
The kitchen is about to smell amazing, and your cheesy pull-apart bread is on its way to becoming a mouthwatering delight.
Step 8 Step 7 Cool and enjoy!
Now, take it out of the oven, and, if you're feeling extra fancy, brush on some more of that tasty garlic herb butter. It's like giving it a little extra love.
Next, let your cheesy creation cool down just a bit. We want it to be warm but not too hot to handle. Now, comes the fun part – pull apart those delicious pieces and get ready to savor the amazing flavors you've just baked up!
There you have it – your very own homemade cheesy pull-apart garlic bread. Gather around, share with friends and family, and savor the deliciousness. Enjoy every bite!
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Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread
Ingredients
Ingredients for making bread dough
- 300 g All-purpose flour 2 ½ cups
- 120 g Whole milk ½ cup
- 70 g Water ⅓ cup
- 9 g Sugar 2 tsp
- 8 g Salt 1 tsp
- 5 g Active dry yeast 2 tsp
Ingredients for garlic butter
- 6 tablespoon Butter salted 3oz (85g)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese 4 oz or 120 g mozzarella
- 1 bulb of garlic
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Blooming Yeast
- In a small bowl, warm the whole milk and water to about 110°F (43°C).
- Add sugar to the warm liquid and stir until dissolved.
- Sprinkle active dry yeast over the liquid, and use a spoon to mix it in the liquid.
- Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy and activates.
Step 2: Kneading Dough in a Stand Mixer
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- Create a well in the center and pour in the bloomed yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough on medium speed for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
Step 3: Bulk Rising the Dough
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
- Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1.5- 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Step 4: Make Garlic Herb Butter
- While the dough is rising, take a whole garlic bulb and cut the top of the cloves exposing them. Place it on a foil and drizzle some olive oil. Now wrap the garlic bulb in the foil and bake for 20 minutes at 400 0F (2040C). You know it is done when it is soft to the touch. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before using it to make garlic butter.
- Now take room temperature butter in a bowl, whisk, and make it smooth. Now squeeze out the baked garlic from the bulb into the butter.
- Add in chopped cilantro, chili flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning. Mix well and set aside. (* refer to notes to make garlic butter in another way)
- This is the stage when you want to grate your cheese if you are not using pre-shredded cheese and set aside.
Step 5: Shape the Pull-Apart cheese Bread
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 16 small balls (about the size of golf balls).
- Now take each ball and roll it into thick discs. Keep the dough balls and dough discs covered to prevent them from drying out.
- When you have rolled out all the discs, spread them on a work surface and gently apply the garlic butter to each of them. Then sprinkle them with grated cheese. Gently stack them one over another. Make four stacks with 4 dough discs in each stack.
- Now, using a dough scraper, divide each stack into two parts. Grab one half and put it in a prepared loaf pan with the cut side facing down and the dome facing up.
- Repeat with the rest of the stack. By the end, you will have a pull-apart loaf ready for some proofing.
Step 6: Proof the pull-apart shaped loaf
- Allow the shaped cheesy pull-apart garlic bread to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and cilantro over the risen loaf.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat your oven to 370°F (187°C).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
- Remove from the oven and brush with additional garlic herb butter if desired.
- Let it cool slightly before pulling apart and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade cheesy pull-apart garlic bread!
Notes
- Alternate way to make garlic butter: Melt the salted butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in chopped cilantro, chili flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
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