Description
A soft and fluffy pull-apart garlic bread made with sourdough discard, buttery, cheesy, and loaded with garlic for a perfect side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sourdough discard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, flour, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch square baking dish or a round cake pan.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small, bite-sized pieces. Arrange the dough pieces in the prepared baking dish, stacking them in layers.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the dough pieces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t have sourdough discard, you can use all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a bit of buttermilk or yogurt as a substitute for the sourdough base.
- For extra garlic flavor, you can sprinkle some garlic powder on top of the bread before baking.
- This bread is best served warm and can be paired with pasta, soups, or salads.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian