• This site requires you to update your browser. Your browsing experience may be affected by not having the most up to date version.
    Please visit browser-update.org to upgrade.

  • JavaScript has been disabled in your browser. Please enable JavaScript to experience the full functionality of our website.

Garlic, Herb and Cheese Pull Apart

Preparation time: 50 min
Serves 10 people
4.29 Average Rating

If you're looking to impress over the festive season - try bringing this garlic, herb & cheese pull apart to your next gathering. A great accompaniment to a lunch or dinner and easy to share amongst guests.

Baked to perfection and oozing with mozzarella cheesy goodness, this pull apart bread is the perfect balance - crusty on the outside and warm & soft on the inside.

Ingredients

Egg bread dough 
  • 4 cups (600g) bread flour 
  • 2 tsp (7g) Active Dry Yeast 
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar 
  • 2 tsp salt 
  • ½ cup (125ml) water, plus extra 1 tbsp for glazing 
  • ½ cup (125ml) milk 
  • 60g cold butter, finely diced 
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten, 1 egg yolk for glazing 

Cheese, garlic, chive filling 
  • 40g butter, melted 
  • 3 tsp garlic salt 
  • 1/4 cup (approx. 15g) chopped chives 
  • 100g mozzarella, cut into 11/2cm cubes 
  • Salt and pepper 
     

Method

Cook Mode
Prevents screen sleep mode
Egg Bread dough 
  1. Place 2 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix well at low speed for 1 minute 
  2. Add water and milk and diced butter and beat at low speed for the first 1-2 minutes to combine.  
  3. Remaining at low speed, gradually add beaten eggs a little at a time.  
    Increase speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes. Mixture should be glossy and sticky.  
  4. Remove paddle attachment and insert dough hook. Slowly add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time until it forms a firm dough.  
  5. Continue kneading for 5 minutes at medium speed or until dough is smooth and elastic  
  6. Tip dough onto a lightly flour work surface and knead into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; and leave to rise for about an hour or until doubled in size. 

Cheese, garlic, chive filling 
  1. Line a large baking tray with baking paper  
  2. Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll out to form a 40cm square.  
  3. Brush dough with half the melted butter and sprinkle garlic salt and chopped chives evenly over the top. Roll up dough to form a log. Cut into 24 pieces. 
  4. Roll each portion into balls, pushing a cube of mozzarella into the centre of each and rerolling to enclose. Place onto prepared baking tray.   
  5. Cover and allow to rise in warm place for 30-40 minutes (note: dough is ready when indentation remains after lightly touching)  
  6. Preheat oven 200°C/ 180°C (fan forced)  
  7. Brush risen bread with combined egg yolk and milk. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush warm rolls immediately with remaining melted butter. Stand on baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or room temperature. 

Video

Notes

  • To make even rolls, weigh dough and divide by 24 
  • Wrap leftover rolls in cling film and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Heat in a low oven or in microwave until just warmed through. 
  • Wrap well in cling film and freeze for up to one month. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • Prepare rolls up to second prove. Wrap well and freeze. To bake, defrost in refrigerator overnight. Prove rolls in a warm place until doubled in size and bake as per recipe.  

Nutrition Per Serve

  • 129g Serving size
  • 1520kJ 363kcal Energy
  • 12.3g Protein
  • 13.7g Total fat
  • 7.9g Saturated fat
  • 46.6g Carbs (total)
  • 5.4g Carbs (sugar)
  • 1160mg Cholesterol
  • 1.7g Fibre
  • 1.2µg Vitamin D

Reviews

Overall Rating

Average Rating: 4.29

7 reviews