Description
Celebrate the festive spirit with our Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread, a delightful centerpiece that combines fluffy dough with herb-infused butter and gooey cheese. This charming bread not only adds a touch of holiday magic to your table but also invites sharing, making it perfect for family gatherings and parties. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels looking to create a memorable dish. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as it becomes the star of your holiday feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
- Mix melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut the dough into triangles measuring about 3 inches wide at the base.
- Brush each triangle with the herb butter mixture and sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wider end towards the tip and arrange them in a tree shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pull-apart piece (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg