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Crispy Rosemary Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

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A quick and easy pull-apart bread featuring a crispy rosemary and parmesan crust with soft, garlicky layers inside. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large round loaf of rustic sourdough or Italian bread (about 12 ounces / 340 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (about 90 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a small pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the round loaf on a cutting board. Using a sharp bread knife, make vertical cuts about 1 inch apart, cutting about 3/4 of the loaf’s height without cutting all the way through.
  3. Make horizontal cuts in the same way, creating a grid pattern across the entire loaf.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
  5. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the garlic rosemary butter mixture into every cut of the bread, ensuring each pocket is coated.
  6. Generously grate parmesan cheese over the top and into the crevices of the bread, pressing lightly to stick.
  7. Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the parmesan is golden and crispy and the bread is warm and soft inside.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.
  9. Let the bread cool for about 5 minutes, then pull apart and serve warm.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier spreading. Fresh rosemary is preferred but dried can be used at half the amount. If cheese browns too quickly, tent the bread with foil halfway through baking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and parmesan with nutritional yeast. Reheat leftovers in oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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