Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread
In our house, this recipe has a special nickname—my 8-year-old affectionately calls it “chicken bread.” Take one look at the picture and you’ll see why. But whatever you choose to call it, one thing is for sure: this buttery, garlicky pull-apart bread is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a side dish, party appetizer, or just a fun twist on pizza night, it’s a recipe that brings everyone back for seconds (or thirds).
Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
If you’re looking for a quick and easy pizza fresh milled dough recipe, I highly recommend Fresh Milled Mama’s Quick No-Knead Pizza Dough. For this recipe, feel free to use your favorite pizza dough—fresh-milled, store-bought, or homemade.
Ingredients
• Your favorite pizza dough
• 6 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp salt
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
Optional Dipping Sauce
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 6 oz tomato paste
• ½ tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
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Directions
1. Prepare the Pizza Dough
• Make or purchase your favorite pizza dough and let it rest or rise according to the instructions.
2. Mix the Butter Mixture
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder.
3. Shape the Dough
• Tear or cut the dough into bite-sized pieces (roughly 1-inch in diameter).
• Roll each piece in the butter mixture, coating evenly.
4. Assemble
• For muffins: Place three coated dough pieces into each cup of a regular sized muffin tin.
• For a loaf: Layer all coated dough pieces into a 9x5 bread pan, evenly distributed.
5. Bake
• For the muffin tin: Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
• For the bread pan: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
6. Make the Dipping Sauce (Optional)
In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, Italian seasoning, sugar, and garlic powder. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve warm with the pull-apart bread.
7. Cool and Serve
Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm with or without the dipping sauce and enjoy!
This recipe is perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun twist on traditional pizza night. Let me know how yours turns out!
