This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a simple yet irresistible treat, featuring rosemary-infused homemade dough filled with garlic butter, cheese, and fresh herbs. Baked until golden brown, the bread is flaky, soft, and easy to pull apart. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or a side dish, this bread is bound to disappear fast. The process is straightforward, and while it takes time, the results are so worth it!

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What’s Inside:

Flavor: Cheesy, garlicky, herby, and buttery with a touch of rosemary for added depth. It’s a perfect blend of savory goodness!
Texture: Golden brown and crisp on the outside, with a soft, flaky interior that’s both tender and chewy. Each piece pulls apart with ease.
Ease: Homemade dough made from 9 simple ingredients—yeast, sugar, milk, butter, salt, egg, flour, garlic powder, and rosemary. If you’ve never baked bread before, this is a great starting point!
Time: Allow at least 4 hours for the full process, but most of the time is hands-off while the dough rises.

Dough Ingredients:

Yeast (Platinum Yeast from Red Star for guaranteed rise and texture)
Sugar, milk, butter, garlic powder, and rosemary
Egg for texture and structure
Flour and salt to bring it all together

How to Assemble:

Prepare the dough: Knead and rise, then divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
Butter & cheese filling: Spread each dough piece with garlic herb butter, sprinkle with cheese, and fold the dough into halves (this helps prevent the butter from leaking during baking).
Layer in a loaf pan: Place the folded dough pieces upright in a greased pan, allow it to rise again, and bake until golden.

Serve this pull-apart bread with your favorite meal, as a snack, or for a festive appetizer. The warm, herby aroma will fill your kitchen as it bakes, making it impossible to resist!

Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Recipe by snackonmeat

Servings

servings

Prep time

hours

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

This Rosemary Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a savory, cheesy delight made from homemade rosemary-infused dough, filled with a rich garlic butter mixture, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting and irresistible treat that’s perfect for sharing!
Ingredients:

Ingredients

Dough:
2 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 and 1/3 cups (291g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)
Filling:
5 tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (95g) shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
Optional Topping:
1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
Coarse or flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Directions

Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), combine the yeast and sugar. Heat the milk until warm (110°F), then pour over the yeast and sugar. Whisk gently and cover with a towel. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
If mixing by hand, stir in the butter, egg, flour, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. Beat on low speed (or mix by hand) until the dough comes together, then knead for 5 minutes until soft and slightly tacky. Add more flour as needed, but avoid over-flouring.
First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm area for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. Meanwhile, prepare the filling and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Make the filling: In a bowl, combine softened butter, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and salt. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the bread: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a 4-inch circle. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of the filling on each circle, sprinkle with cheese, and fold in half. Arrange the folded dough pieces upright in the prepared pan.
Second rise: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake the bread for about 50 minutes, or until golden brown. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent with aluminum foil. If desired, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt after baking.
Serve: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!