Description
Indulge in this delightful Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, featuring a fluffy, buttery loaf infused with roasted garlic and melted mozzarella. Perfect for sharing, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
Tangzhong:
- 20g bread flour
- 80g whole milk
Main Dough:
- 300g bread flour
- 15g granulated sugar
- 6g sea salt
- 6g instant dry yeast
- All the tangzhong
- 90g whole milk (room temperature, 77°F/25°C)
- 40g cream cheese (full fat)
- 50g egg (1 medium egg)
- 20g unsalted butter (softened)
Roasted Garlic Butter:
- 1 head garlic
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 70g unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Toppings:
- 100g grated mozzarella (plus a little extra)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Tangzhong:
Combine flour and milk in a small pot. Heat over medium, stirring until thickened and reaching 150°F (65°C). Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and let cool to room temperature. - Main Dough:
In a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook, combine all dough ingredients except butter. Knead for 10 minutes. Add butter and knead for an additional 10-20 minutes until dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl sides. Shape into a round, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let proof in a warm spot (78°F/26°C) for 1½-2 hours until doubled. - Roasted Garlic Butter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Chop the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap in foil or place in a covered dish and bake for 45-60 minutes until soft. Cool, squeeze garlic into a bowl, and mix with softened butter, parsley, and salt until smooth. Set aside. - Shape:
Once doubled, roll dough on a floured surface into a 12×12-inch square. Spread garlic butter and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cut into 12 pieces and arrange in a 7×3.4-inch bread pan. Cover and proof for 30-45 minutes until puffy. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush bread with egg wash, sprinkle extra mozzarella, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 200°F (95°C). Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the roasted garlic butter.
- Make sure your yeast is fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg