Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe: Crispy & Golden Goodness! Recipe
This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a delicious and aromatic loaf featuring tender dough infused with fresh rosemary and garlic butter. Perfectly crispy and golden on the outside, this bread is a terrific addition to any meal or a savory snack on its own. Made from scratch, it offers a delightful pull-apart texture that’s ideal for sharing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Proof the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which develops the gluten for a nice bread structure.
- First Rise: Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it will be ready when the dough is prepared.
- Prepare Garlic Rosemary Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and salt, mixing well to infuse flavors.
- Shape the Bread: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces. Dip each piece into the garlic rosemary butter, then arrange the pieces in a greased bundt pan to create the pull-apart effect.
- Second Rise: After arranging all the dough pieces, pour any remaining garlic rosemary butter over the top. Cover and let the dough pieces rise for another 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the pull-apart bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before serving, so the butter sets and the bread can be pulled apart easily.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Fresh rosemary is preferred for the best flavor, but dried rosemary can be used in a pinch (reduce quantity by half).
- This bread is best served warm and fresh, but leftovers can be reheated.
- For a sharper garlic flavor, you can increase the amount of garlic in the butter mixture.
- Use a bundt pan or a similar round pan to achieve the classic pull-apart shape.
Keywords: Rosemary Garlic Bread, Pull Apart Bread, Homemade Bread, Garlic Butter Bread, Soft Bread Recipe
