Description
A festive pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft, buttery rolls with a savory filling make this a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup chopped herbs (parsley, rosemary, or thyme)
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix flour, salt, melted butter, and egg in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and knead into a smooth dough.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 24). Mix cheese, herbs, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Coat each dough ball in the cheese-herb mixture. Arrange them in a Christmas tree shape on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Customize fillings with bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Christmas tree bread, pull-apart bread, holiday appetizer, savory bread, festive recipe