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Gruyere & Herb Pull Apart Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • BUBBL'R lemon lime twist'r for serving
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated cane sugar
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ cup fresh chives
  • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped, divided
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter divided
  • 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella
  • 1 ½ cups grated gruyere
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, combine the flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Warm up the whole milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until warm to touch. Add to the stand mixer.
  • Add the beaten egg to the stand mixer, as well. Knead for 10-15 minutes, until a smooth and pliable dough.
  • Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rest for 1 hour in a warm environment to double in volume.
  • Divide the dough into two large pieces. Divide each large piece into 10-12 pieces.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
  • Grease with butter 1-2 loaf pans, then line with parchment paper so it has flaps for easy removal. This recipe makes two medium-small loaves, or one large loaf.
  • Roll out each dough piece into a flat square, about ¼” thick, then brush lightly with the melted butter.
  • Mix the chives and half of the chopped parsley together in a small bowl. Sprinkle a little of the fresh herbs onto the melted butter, followed by 1-2 tablespoons grated cheeses. Continue to layer with remaining dough, butter, herbs, and grated cheeses. 
  • Add to the prepared loaf pan(s). Gently flatten to help spread out into the loaf pan, if needed.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm environment for 40 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Brush the top of the bread loaf(s) with an egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until browned on top. Let rest in the loaf pan at least 15 minutes. If making one larger loaf, cover with foil to bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, add the remaining 4 tablespoon butter to melt. Add the chopped garlic and remaining ¼ cup chopped parsley. Mix to combine. Brush the warmed butter mixture over the top of the bread loaf(s).
  • Enjoy with BUBBL’R Lemon Lime Twist’r for a complementary refreshment!