Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Machine Recipe
This garlic pull-apart bread machine recipe creates a fluffy, cheesy bubble loaf that's perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Bread machine (with dough cycle)
- 9×6-inch bread pan
Ingredients
Dough (for 1 pull-apart bread):
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tbsp butter softened and cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp yeast
Garlic Filling:
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- ¼–½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Add dough ingredients to the bread machine in the listed order (milk to yeast). Select the “Dough” program and start. The dough will look shaggy at first but should form a smooth ball by the end of kneading.
- Shape Dough: Once kneading is complete, remove dough and paddle. Divide into 16–20 equal pieces and loosely shape each into a ball.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Assemble Bread: Grease a 9×6-inch bread pan. Place a layer of dough balls inside, avoiding tight packing. Drizzle with ¼ of the garlic filling. Repeat two more layers with ¼ of the filling each. Reserve the final ¼ of the filling.
- Final Rise: Let the assembled dough rise for 30 minutes, until puffy but not doubled.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle remaining garlic filling over the top. Place pan on a larger baking sheet to catch drips. Bake 30–40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm. No knives needed—just pull and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with tomato sauce, Caesar salad, or an Italian snack board.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers reheat well in foil.
- For a spicier version, use the higher end of the red pepper flakes.
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