Crispy Parmesan Herb Pull-Apart Bread
A quick and easy garlic butter pull-apart bread with crispy edges, melted parmesan, and fresh herbs, perfect for casual gatherings and snack attacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- One large round loaf of crusty bread (like sourdough or Italian; about 10 inches/25 cm in diameter)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the loaf vertically into about 1-inch sections, stopping about 1 inch from the bottom. Then slice horizontally the same way to create a grid pattern without cutting all the way through.
- Gently pull apart the bread pieces and spread or drizzle the garlic herb butter evenly into every crevice. Sprinkle grated Parmesan generously between the cuts, pushing it down slightly.
- Wrap the loaf loosely in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-12 minutes to crisp the parmesan and edges. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Let the bread cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Pull apart pieces and enjoy.
Notes
Use a serrated knife to avoid squashing the loaf. Softened butter spreads better than melted. Wrap bread in foil to trap steam and soften the interior before crisping. Watch oven closely during final crisping to prevent burning. For a stronger garlic flavor, add extra cloves. Spritz water on crust if bread is dense or stale before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About one-eighth of
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: pull-apart bread, garlic butter bread, parmesan bread, herb bread, easy snack, party appetizer