Description
This Christmas tree pull apart bread is a delightful holiday treat, featuring soft, cheesy dough balls, an irresistible flavor, and a fun way to gather with loved ones.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 490 grams (3 ½ cups)
- Kosher salt: 2 teaspoons
- Instant or active dry yeast: 2 teaspoons
- Warm water: 315 grams (1 ⅓ cups)
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons (2 for the dough, 2 for seasoning)
- String cheese mozzarella sticks: 8 oz, cut into pieces
- Grated garlic: 2 cloves
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Grated parmesan: ½ cup
- Fresh rosemary: Ideal for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
- Whisk together flour, kosher salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Combine warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a separate bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a shaggy dough forms and knead for about five minutes.
- Cover and let the dough rise for about 60 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the cheese filling by chopping string cheese and mixing remaining olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and parmesan.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 32 small balls, and shape them.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape with cheese inside.
- Brush garlic mixture over the dough balls and sprinkle with rosemary.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend if needed.
Make ahead by prepping the dough and storing it covered in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg