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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Buttery Pull-Apart Garlic Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

This Pull-Apart Garlic Bread is a delightful recipe utilizing sourdough discard to create a buttery, aromatic, and multi-layered bread that's perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Warm Water about 110°F or 43°C
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Small Saucepan
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your room-temperature sourdough discard, warm water, and instant yeast until combined. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes bubbly and fragrant.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar to the bubbly yeast mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  5. While the dough rises, prepare the garlic butter. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan, then stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. After the dough has risen, roll it into a rectangular shape, brush it generously with garlic butter, and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cut the dough into squares and stack them vertically in a greased baking pan.
  7. Cover the assembled dough in the pan and let it rest for another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Once the dough has puffed up, bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then pull apart the fluffy pieces and slice as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store wrapped in foil at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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