Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

15 mins Prep Time

35 mins Cook Time

Written By

Stefani Poci

This recipe is sponsored by Muskoka Brewery.

Take your Football Sunday spread to the next level with these cheesy garlic bread bites! Stuffed with mozzarella, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with garlic herb butter, they are sure to be a game-day favourite!! Pair these cheesy bites with your favourite Muskoka Brewery beer to bring it all together. The dough comes together quickly and the results are so fluffy, light, and airy.

Serve them hot and watch them disappear before halftime—you might want to make a double batch!

Ingredients

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 package instant yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mozzarella (cubed)
1 cup melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

7 Steps

Step 1

In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, salt, water, and instant yeast, mixing until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
Step 2

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
Step 3

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Step 4

Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and cut it into 16 equal squares using a pizza cutter. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each square, folding the corners over the cheese to seal it into a ball.
Step 5

Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking tray or in a cast-iron skillet. Let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
Step 6

Bake the bread bites for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. While they bake, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
Step 7

Brush the hot bread bites generously with the garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!