Description
This Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath is a show-stopping centerpiece that’s perfect for sharing. Layers of soft, buttery bread infused with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. A delicious and visually stunning addition to any table.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more if needed
- 2 packets instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 2/3 cup warm heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Garlic Butter:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter, at room temperature
- 2–3 cloves garlic, grated, use to your taste
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or oregano
- flaky sea salt, and fresh thyme, for topping
Instructions
- Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, warm heavy cream, honey, the egg, and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix until the flour is incorporated. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Garlic Butter: Combine 1 stick butter, garlic, parmesan, parsley, sage, and salt in a bowl.
- Roll out dough, spread garlic butter, cut into squares, stack, and place in a tube pan. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
- Alternate Baking Pan: you can divide the dough between 2 regular size bread pans and bake 25-30 minutes.
- To Make Ahead: prepare the rolls through step 4. Do not let the bread rise at room temp. Cover the bread and place in the fridge (up to overnight).
- To Prepare and Freeze: assemble the bread through step 4, then cover the pan and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Bake and Freeze: bake the bread as directed and let cool completely. Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
