Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread

 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk (or water, about 110°F / 45°C)
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg (optional, for richer dough)

For the filling:

• 3–4 tbsp softened butter
• 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil (or Italian seasoning)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 ½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

 Instructions

1. Make the dough

• Mix warm milk + sugar + yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• Add flour, salt, melted butter, and egg.
• Knead until smooth (8–10 minutes).
• Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

2. Prepare garlic herb butter

• Mix softened butter + garlic + herbs + a pinch of salt.

3. Shape the bread

• Roll dough into a rectangle.
• Spread garlic herb butter evenly.
• Sprinkle mozzarella + Parmesan on top.
• Cut into small squares.

4. Assemble

• Stack or fold dough pieces and place them upright in a greased loaf pan.
• Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.

5. Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–35 minutes
• Until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve

• Let cool slightly.
• Pull apart and enjoy while warm and cheesy

Tip

For extra flavor, brush melted garlic butter on top right after baking.