Pull-Apart Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups Bread Flour (sifted)
• 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 cup Warm Milk (around 38°C (100°F))
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 drops Red Food Coloring (adjust for desired shade)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter for Topping (softened)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients

   Measure and set out all ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

2. Activate Yeast

   In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

   In the large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Wet Ingredients and Color

   Add melted butter, egg, activated yeast mixture, and red food coloring to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

5. Knead Dough

   Knead the dough using a stand mixer on low speed for 8 minutes, or by hand for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

   Time: PT8M

6. First Rise

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

7. Prepare Butter Topping

   Mix softened butter, shredded mozzarella, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

8. Shape Bread

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a rectangle about ½‑inch thick. Spread butter topping evenly, then fold the dough into thirds like a letter. Cut into 6 equal strips, then twist each strip and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.

   Time: PT10M

9. Second Rise

   Cover the shaped dough with a clean towel and let rise for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

10. Bake

    Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 190°C for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 190°C

11. Cool and Serve

    Remove from oven, let cool 5 minutes, then serve warm.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

10g

Fiber

1g