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Carrot-Shaped Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

A whimsical, savory pull-apart bread shaped like a carrot, brushed with garlic herb butter, and perfect for Easter and spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (16oz each) or 1.5 lbs pizza dough
Garlic Herb Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Topping & Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 bunch fresh curly parsley or celery leaves, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Divide dough into 20-24 equal pieces and roll them into smooth, tight balls.
  4. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a triangle shape to resemble a carrot, ensuring the balls are slightly touching.
  5. Brush the dough generously with half of the prepared garlic herb butter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Tuck a large bunch of fresh parsley or celery leaves into the top of the bread to act as the green carrot top. Serve warm.

Notes

Cover loosely with foil halfway through baking if the top is browning too quickly. Try stuffing each dough ball with a small cube of mozzarella for a cheesy surprise!