Soft, fluffy pull-apart bread stuffed with cheese and savory filling, baked until golden and melted—perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack.
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6–8
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp instant yeast
1 cup warm milk
2 tbsp butter (softened)
1 egg
For the Filling:
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup diced cooked beef or chicken (or turkey)
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
For the Topping:
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, egg, and butter. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough and divide into equal small balls. Flatten each ball and fill with cheese and diced meat. Close tightly and shape into balls.
3. Assemble
Grease a round baking dish. Arrange the stuffed dough balls in a circular pattern (like a flower). Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
4. Add Topping
Brush the top with melted butter. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried herbs evenly.
5. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
6. Serve
Let cool slightly, then serve warm. Pull apart and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
💡 Tips
You can replace meat with vegetables for a vegetarian version.
