There’s something irresistibly cozy about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen, especially when it’s infused with the earthy aroma of rosemary. This Rosemary Pull-Apart Bread is a deliciously soft, golden loaf that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Each buttery, herb-kissed layer peels away effortlessly, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings, serving alongside soups and stews, or simply enjoying on its own. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is a satisfying and impressive addition to your homemade bread repertoire.
~ Recipe ~
Sponge:
- 1 tbsp Active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Warm water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
Rest of dough ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Rosemary fresh or dry
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Parsley fresh or dry
Egg wash:
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 190°C
Prepare your sponge:
- Mix together your yeast, sugar, warm water, and flour in a bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Prepare your dough:
- After 10 minutes, add the rest of your flour (1 1/2 cups), salt, rosemary, and olive oil to your sponge.
- Combine dough ingredients.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes on a clean and floured work surface until smooth.
- The dough may get sticky, but it will eventually come together! (Don’t give up and don’t add more than an 1/2 cup of flour)
- Once your dough is smooth, cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Shape your dough:
- Next, separate your dough into 12 dough balls (depending on your baking dish size)
- Pinch your dough closed. Ensure a tight closure by firmly pinching the dough together. You can stuff in mozzarella cheese
Baking your pull-apart bread
- Cover with a damp cloth and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes. The bottom and top of your bread should be beautifully golden.
- While your bread is baking, mix together all of your garlic butter ingredients and set to the side.
- Fresh out of the oven, brush with your garlic butter mixture, and you’re done!
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