Tree-Shaped Pull Apart Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Pull apart garlic bread filled with mozzarella and baked into a decorative, shareable centerpiece for gatherings and special occasions.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Garlic Bread
- 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into evenly sized small portions.
- Flatten each dough portion slightly to prepare for filling.
- Place a cube of mozzarella into the center of each dough piece.
- Wrap the dough around the cheese and pinch tightly to seal.
- Arrange the filled dough pieces on the baking sheet in a tapered decorative shape.
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
- Brush half of the garlic butter evenly over the arranged dough.
- Bake for 18 minutes until the dough begins to turn golden.
- Remove briefly and brush with remaining garlic butter.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until fully baked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Seal dough well to prevent cheese leakage and serve warm for best pull-apart texture.