🌽🧀 Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread

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This golden, soft, cheesy pull-apart bread is packed with herbs, sweet corn, and melted cheese, just like the one in the image. It’s fluffy on the inside, beautifully browned on the outside, and perfect for sharing. Ideal for tea time, dinner rolls, or as a party centerpiece.

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)

  • ¼ cup warm water

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil

  • 1 large egg

For the Filling

  • 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

  • ½ cup sweet corn (boiled or canned, drained well)

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

  • Salt to taste

For Topping

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley or mixed herbs

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast.

  2. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  3. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour gradually.

  4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft, smooth, and elastic.

  5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

2. Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix:

  • Both cheeses

  • Sweet corn

  • Butter

  • Garlic powder

  • Oregano

  • Parsley

  • Black pepper

  • Chili flakes

  • Salt

Set aside.

3. Shape the Bread

  1. Punch down the risen dough.

  2. Roll into a large rectangle (about 12×16 inches).

  3. Spread the cheese-corn filling evenly.

  4. Cut into long strips.

  5. Stack strips on top of each other, then cut into squares.

  6. Arrange upright in a greased loaf pan, creating a pull-apart pattern.

4. Second Rise

  • Cover and let rest 20–30 minutes until slightly puffy.

5. Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F

  2. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle herbs.

  3. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and fully baked.

  4. If browning too fast, loosely cover with foil.

🧈 Final Touch

Brush with more melted butter while hot for extra softness and shine.

🍞 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with soup or salad

  • Perfect with tea or coffee

  • Great as a party bread or lunchbox treat

⭐ Tips

  • You can add olives, jalapeños, or cooked chicken

  • Use garlic butter instead of plain butter for extra flavor

  • Best enjoyed fresh but reheats well

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