Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tsp yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 270 g milk
• 380 g flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 43 g butter (softened)
• 100 g butter (softened, for butter mixture)
• 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• 1 garlic (clove, minced)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the sugar and yeast together.

2. 2

   Add the milk, then add the flour and mix until combined.

3. 3

   Add the salt and 43g of softened butter, then perform coil folds until the butter is fully incorporated into the dough.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

5. 5

   In a separate small bowl, mix the 100g of softened butter with the chopped cilantro and minced garlic.

6. 6

   Roll the dough out into a rectangle and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the surface.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the dough with shredded cheddar cheese.

8. 8

   Cut the dough in half, stack one half on top of the other, then cut into strips.

9. 9

   Transfer the pieces into a loaf pan.

10. 10

    Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Bake at 370°F (188°C) for 30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

12. 12

    Brush with any remaining garlic butter mixture while the bread is still warm.

Notes

The recipe uses 'coil folds' which is a gentle way to incorporate butter and build dough strength without heavy kneading. Ensure the milk is slightly warm to help activate the yeast.

Nutrition per serving

• bread
• garlic bread
• baking
• homemade
• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian