Description
Rosemary garlic pull apart bread brings rustic Italian charm straight to kitchen tables, inviting friends and family to share a warm, aromatic loaf. Golden layers infused with fragrant herbs and roasted garlic promise a delightful sensory experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons platinum yeast from Red Star
- 2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to 110F (43C)
- 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk at 110°F, allowing the mixture to become foamy and activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate softened butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and chopped rosemary into the yeast mixture, blending thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough on medium speed or by hand for 5-7 minutes, adjusting flour as needed to achieve a smooth, slightly tacky texture without stickiness.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm environment for 60-90 minutes until volume doubles.
- Punch down the risen dough to release trapped air and prepare for shaping.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring even thickness throughout.
- Cut the dough into small, uniform pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, creating bite-sized segments.
- Arrange the dough pieces in a greased baking pan, allowing slight spacing between each piece for expansion.
- Cover the pan and let the shaped dough undergo a second rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F while the dough completes its second rise.
- Bake the pull-apart bread for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Activate yeast perfectly by ensuring milk temperature is precisely 110°F, which helps activate without killing the delicate microorganisms.
- Handle dough texture carefully by adding flour incrementally, preventing over-drying and maintaining soft, pillowy consistency that guarantees tender bread.
- Create gluten development through proper kneading technique, stretching dough proteins to achieve optimal bread structure and delightful pull-apart texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating fresh rosemary and letting dough rise slowly, allowing herbs to infuse deeply and develop rich, aromatic undertones.
- Prep Time: 75-108 minutes
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 253 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg