Description

Pull Apart Garlic Bread is fluffy, buttery, and infused with garlic and herbs. Each soft piece tears away easily, making it the perfect bread for sharing at family dinners, parties, or alongside pasta and soups.

Ingredients

1 cup warm water, divided

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

1 tablespoon honey

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

Garlic butter topping:

5 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix ½ cup warm water with yeast and honey. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, softened butter, and salt. Gradually stir in remaining ½ cup warm water until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Knead dough for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a cloth and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare garlic butter by melting butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2 minutes, then set aside.
Once dough has risen, shape into a 1-inch thick tube and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss dough pieces in garlic butter until well coated.
Arrange coated pieces in an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Notes

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over dough before baking for extra flavor.

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Mix mozzarella into dough pieces for cheesy pull-apart bread.

Bake in a skillet or bundt pan for a fun presentation.

Brush with melted butter after baking to keep bread soft.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg