Description
This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a deliciously crispy and golden loaf perfect for sharing. Soft, fluffy dough pieces are dipped in a fragrant garlic rosemary butter, arranged in a bundt pan, and baked to perfection. Ideal as a savory appetizer or accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Rosemary Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix together until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and set it in a warm area to rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Garlic Rosemary Butter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and salt until well combined.
- Shape Dough Pieces: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces. Dip each piece into the garlic rosemary butter, ensuring they are well coated, and arrange them evenly in a greased bundt pan.
- Second Rise: Pour any remaining garlic butter over the arranged dough pieces. Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes to increase in volume.
- Bake Bread: Bake the pull apart bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the full flavors and easy pull apart texture.
Notes
- Ensure the water used to activate the yeast is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary with dried rosemary, reducing the quantity to 1 tablespoon.
- For extra crispiness, brush some additional melted butter on top of the bread halfway through baking.
- This bread is best served warm and fresh but can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil.
- To make smaller or larger servings, adjust the dough piece size accordingly.
