Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread

🧀 Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread

🍞 Ingredients

Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 egg

Filling

• 1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Topping (optional)

• Extra cheese

• Extra parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate Dough

   • In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.

   • Let rest 5 minutes until foamy.

2. Make Dough

   • Add flour, salt, egg, and melted butter.

   • Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.

   • Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).

3. Prepare Filling

   • Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, seasoning, and pepper.

4. Shape Bread

   • Roll dough into a rectangle.

   • Brush with garlic butter.

   • Sprinkle cheese evenly.

   • Cut into strips, stack pieces, and place upright into a greased loaf pan.

5. Second Rise

   • Cover and rest 20–30 minutes.

6. Bake

   • Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–40 minutes

   • Top should be golden and bubbly.

7. Serve

   • Cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy!

🌟 Tips for Best Results

• Use room-temperature ingredients

• Don’t overbake — cover loosely with foil if browning too fast

• Use a mix of cheeses for better flavor

❓ Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: Can I use store-bought dough?

Yes. Pizza or bread dough works well and saves time.

Q2: What cheese is best?

• Mozzarella → stretchy

• Cheddar → strong flavor

• Parmesan → extra richness
  Mixing is best!

Q3: Can I make it without egg?

Yes. Replace egg with 2 tbsp milk or yogurt.

Q4: Can I add fillings?

Absolutely! Try:

• Corn 🌽

• Jalapeños 🌶

• Cooked chicken

• Olives

• Bacon bits

Q5: How do I store leftovers?

• Room temperature: 1 day (covered)

• Refrigerator: up to 3 days

• Reheat in oven for best texture

Q6: Can I freeze it?

Yes. Freeze baked bread for up to 1 month. Reheat at 170°C (325°F).

Q7: Why is my bread dense?

Possible reasons:

• Yeast expired

• Dough didn’t rise enough

• Milk too hot (killed yeast)

Q8: Can I make it vegan?

Yes:

• Use plant milk

• Vegan butter

• Vegan cheese

• Skip egg