Description
A festive pull apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut it into small pieces.
- Spread pesto on each piece, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Shape the pieces into a tree on a baking sheet.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for best taste.
- You can use any filling of your choice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pull apart christmas tree bread