Name: Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Pull Apart Pizza Bread

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉.

Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, dried milk, and 2 cups all purpose flour in a mixing bowl.

Let sit for 10 minutes.

Add thyme, salt, olive oil, and 4 cups scooped and leveled all purpose flour to the mixing bowl with yeast and knead for 10 minutes with dough attachment.

Mix shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil and oregano in a bowl.

Lightly flour surface and roll it thin. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and cover with mozzarella mixture

Roll the dough as you would a cinnamon roll and slice the dough in 1.5 to 2 inch sections.

Mix the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the dough with the egg with egg wash.

Bake for 15 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Activate Yeast Properly 🧪
Dissolve yeast in warm water (110°F) for 5 minutes before mixing to ensure it's active and alive, guaranteeing better rise and texture in your bread.
Butter Injection Technique 🧈
Mix melted butter with fresh oregano and thyme, then brush between dough pieces before baking to infuse pizza flavors throughout and ensure every pull is flavorful.
Strategic Cheese Placement 🧀
Distribute mozzarella between dough pieces rather than just on top to create gooey pockets that stretch when pulled apart, maximizing the interactive eating experience.
Optimal Proofing Temperature 🌡️
Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot (75-80°F) for consistent fermentation that develops flavor and achieves light, airy texture without overproofing.
Golden Crust Finishing 🎨
Brush the baked bread with garlic-infused olive oil and fresh thyme immediately after removing from oven to add aromatic depth while the bread is still warm and absorptive.

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