Description
A festive and delicious cheesy pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough into a triangle shape and cut into smaller triangles for the tree shape.
- Layer the cheese and Italian seasoning between the dough pieces.
- Shape the dough into a Christmas tree on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the dough.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg