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Cheesy Garlic Rosemary Pull-Apart Bread

Fluffy homemade yeast rolls baked together in a bath of garlic-rosemary butter and topped with melted parmesan cheese and flaky salt. The ultimate tear-and-share appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 16 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup warm water 105°F - 115°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2.5-3 cups all-purpose flour
Garlic Herb Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer with Dough Hook (optional)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 Baking Dish or Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Mix until combined, adding remaining flour slowly until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled.
  4. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  5. Punch down risen dough and divide into 16-20 equal pieces. Roll into balls.
  6. Dip each ball into the garlic butter mixture and arrange in a parchment-lined 9x13 pan. Brush remaining butter over top.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the rolls. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with flaky sea salt and fresh rosemary sprigs. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

The total time includes 1.5 to 2 hours of rising time. For best results, use fresh herbs and fresh garlic.