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Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread: The Perfect Holiday Treat!

Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread
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A festive and delicious pull apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, sugar, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture; mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
  8. Spread pesto over the dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cut the dough into strips and stack them vertically.
  10. Arrange the stacked strips in a tree shape on a baking sheet.
  11. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter version, add cinnamon sugar to the dough.
  • Can be served with marinara sauce for dipping.
  • Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

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