Description
This Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread is packed with gooey mozzarella, wrapped in soft pizza dough, and brushed with herbed butter for a golden, irresistible finish. It’s perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with marinara dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
- 7 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into 5 pieces each
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a work surface. Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into a rectangle.
- Cut dough into squares. Place one piece of cheese in the center of each square. Wrap dough around cheese, pinch to seal, and roll into balls.
- Arrange balls seam-side down on the baking sheet, close together in a loaf shape.
- Whisk egg and water, then brush over the dough balls.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- While baking, mix melted butter with parmesan, parsley, rosemary, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove bread from oven and immediately brush with herbed butter. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar or Monterey Jack for a different flavor.
- Add minced garlic to butter for extra savory depth.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until baking time.
- Seal dough tightly to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: undefined
