Gooey Cheese Pull-Apart Bread
A delicious, cheesy bread perfect for snacking or as a side dish. Soft and gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
- ●1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ●1 cup warm water
- ●3 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ●1 cup shredded light cheese
- ●1 cup shredded gooey cheese
- ●1/2 cup pull cheese
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes, until foamy.
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2. Add flour, salt, and butter to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
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5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
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7. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk.
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8. Place the disks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of space between each piece.
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9. Sprinkle shredded light cheese, gooey cheese, and pull cheese evenly over the dough pieces.
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10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
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11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.