Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Easy recipe for pull apart garlic bread.

Until not very long ago, I didn’t even know that pull apart bread was a thing! I’ve had monkey bread before, in all its cinnamon glory, but I didn’t know you could make all different kinds of pull apart breads. This garlic pull apart bread is very easy to make, and makes a great addition to any home cooked meal.

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Garlic pull-apart bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving! This savory, buttery delight is perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with your holiday feast. With its aromatic garlic and herb-infused layers, it's a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving table that will have everyone coming back for more.

 

Pull Apart Garlic Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c. warm water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. active dry yeast
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 tsp. salt
6 c. flour

 

Topping:

8 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 4 tsp. dried)
2 tbsp. fresh oregano (or 1 tsp. dried oregano)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt

 

*Save yourself money by stocking up on bulk yeast! I always buy my yeast in bulk and store it in the freezer. It will last for a year or more in the freezer. Just take it out when you need it.

 

Place warm water in a mixing bowl. Water should be very warm (hot tap water) but not boiling. The temperature should be between 110-115 degrees F. Sprinkle yeast and sugar on top of water. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, until yeast looks foamy.

 

Easy pull apart bread recipe.

 

Mix in softened butter, milk, salt, and 3 c. flour. Stir in rest of flour. Using dough hook on a stand mixer, knead for 7 to 10 minutes. If you don’t have a mixer, you can knead it by hand. I use a KitchenAid stand mixer for making homemade breads and rolls.

 

Related Article: The Best Way to Freeze Bread

 

Divide dough into two equal portions (this recipe makes 2 loaves bread).

 

Mix melted butter, parsley, oregano, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.

 

With a sharp knife, cut dough into approximately 1 inch pieces. Form each piece into the shape of a ball. Dip each ball into the melted butter mixture and then divide the balls between two greased loaf pans. Cover loaf pans with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.

 

Related Article: Sourdough Starter for Beginners: A Guide to Making Your Own Yeast

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt before serving.

 

The second loaf can be wrapped and in foil and frozen for another meal.

 

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Did you even know that pull apart bread is a thing?! This homemade pull apart garlic bread will melt in your mouth.

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5 Comments on "Pull Apart Garlic Bread"


  1. Absolutely love how this makes 2 loafs! Do I need to defrost the frozen one prior to baking ?

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    1. Hi! For this recipe I would bake both of the loaves and then freeze the one you aren’t going to eat. Then defrost and re-heat. Usually when you are making homemade bread you can put it in the freezer before letting it rise the second time and then let it rise and bake after defrosting, but I don’t think that would work for this recipe since you are dealing with lots of little “dough balls” 🙂

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