Pork Free Classic Pull Apart Bread
Warm, pillowy, and absolutely impossible to stop picking at, this pull-apart loaf is the kind of bread that disappears before it even has a chance to cool. A soft, buttery dough gets layered with fragrant garlic herb butter — minced garlic bloomed in butter with parsley and oregano — then stacked, sliced, and baked into a golden, tear-and-share masterpiece. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of pork or pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The Parmesan is optional, making it easy to adjust for different preferences without changing the technique at all. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the table but follows a simple, logical process from dough to loaf pan. Serve it warm straight from the oven and let everyone pull their own layers — that's the whole point, and it never gets old.
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8 servings
For the dough
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the garlic herb butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Add the flour, salt, 2 tbsp sugar, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes. Increase to medium speed and knead for 5 minutes, then add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, waiting until each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue kneading on medium speed for 4–5 minutes more, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.
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