Description
A festive pull apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the dough out and cut into small pieces.
- Spread pesto on each piece and sprinkle with cheese.
- Shape the pieces into a Christmas tree shape on a baking sheet.
- Let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Use different fillings like garlic butter or herbs.
- You can decorate with edible ornaments.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pull apart christmas tree bread