🧀 Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread
🍞 Ingredients
Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
2 tbsp melted butter
1 egg
Filling
1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
3 tbsp melted butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp black pepper
Topping (optional)
Extra cheese
Extra parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
Activate Dough
In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let rest 5 minutes until foamy.
Make Dough
Add flour, salt, egg, and melted butter.
Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
Prepare Filling
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, seasoning, and pepper.
Shape Bread
Roll dough into a rectangle.
Brush with garlic butter.
Sprinkle cheese evenly.
Cut into strips, stack pieces, and place upright into a greased loaf pan.
Second Rise
Cover and rest 20–30 minutes.
Bake
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–40 minutes
Top should be golden and bubbly.
Serve
Cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy!
🌟 Tips for Best Results
Use room-temperature ingredients
Don’t overbake — cover loosely with foil if browning too fast
Use a mix of cheeses for better flavor
❓ Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes. Pizza or bread dough works well and saves time.
Q2: What cheese is best?
Mozzarella → stretchy
Cheddar → strong flavor
Parmesan → extra richness
Mixing is best!
Q3: Can I make it without egg?
Yes. Replace egg with 2 tbsp milk or yogurt.
Q4: Can I add fillings?
Absolutely! Try:
Corn 🌽
Jalapeños 🌶
Cooked chicken
Olives
Bacon bits
Q5: How do I store leftovers?
Room temperature: 1 day (covered)
Refrigerator: up to 3 days
Reheat in oven for best texture
Q6: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze baked bread for up to 1 month. Reheat at 170°C (325°F).
Q7: Why is my bread dense?
Possible reasons:
Yeast expired
Dough didn’t rise enough
Milk too hot (killed yeast)
Q8: Can I make it vegan?
Yes:
Use plant milk
Vegan butter
Vegan cheese
Skip egg