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Soft, buttery homemade Pull Apart Garlic Bread coated in a flavorful garlic butter, baked until fluffy and golden, perfect for sharing and serving alongside Italian dishes.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8-12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup warm water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter (for garlic butter)
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup warm water, yeast, and honey. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Add flour, softened butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually pour in the remaining ½ cup warm water, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add a bit more flour if needed.
  3. Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for 7-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and it bounces back when pressed.
  4. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  5. About 15 minutes before the dough finishes rising, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stir and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Shape the risen dough into a long tube approximately 1 inch in diameter. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  8. Toss the dough pieces gently in the prepared garlic butter until thoroughly coated.
  9. Place the coated dough pieces into a greased 8×4 inch loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Optionally, sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Store at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap., Reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 5-6 minutes, air fryer for 3-4 minutes, or microwave individual pieces for about 15 seconds (avoid overheating)., Freeze tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for longer storage; reheat as above., Use vegan butter and replace honey with sugar or agave nectar for a vegan version., Add shredded parmesan or mozzarella between dough pieces before baking for a cheesy variation., Use store-bought pizza dough as a shortcut if desired., Make mini bite-sized rolls by placing dough pieces in muffin cups and reduce baking time slightly.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pull-apart piece