Savory Herb & Garlic Pull Bread
A delicious pull-apart bread infused with herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- tsp sea salt, for sprinkling
- none fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix the Dough: Stir the mixture to form a rough dough. Use your hands to knead the dough in the bowl for about 3-5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a touch more flour.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the Bread: Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Divide the dough into small pieces (about the size of a golf ball). Flatten each piece and place a pinch of parmesan cheese in the center, then fold the dough around the cheese and roll into a ball.
- Assemble the Pull Bread: Grease a bundt pan or a round cake pan with olive oil. Arrange the dough balls in the pan, placing them closely together (they will rise and fill in the gaps). Optionally, sprinkle additional parmesan cheese and sea salt on top.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the dough balls rise again for about 30-45 minutes until they are puffed up.
- Preheat the Oven: Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Bread: Once the second rise is complete, place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then, gently turn out the bread onto a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm with olive oil for dipping.
Notes
Optional to sprinkle additional parmesan and sea salt on top before the second rise.