Description
This Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a delightful combination of tangy sourdough, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs, all wrapped in a soft, pull-apart bread loaf. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 1/4 cup non-dairy or regular dairy milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 200 grams (about 3/4 cup) sourdough discard, unfed, at room temperature
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the topping:
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine warmed milk, instant yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer. Add flour, sourdough discard, egg, herbs, salt, and garlic powder. Mix in melted butter until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer dough to a work surface and knead until smooth. Adjust consistency with flour or milk if needed.
- Rise the dough: Let the dough double in size in a greased bowl for 60-90 minutes.
- Make the topping: Combine softened butter, herbs, garlic powder, and salt. Reserve a portion for later.
- Prepare the loaf pan: Grease a 9×5-inch pan.
- Shape the bread: Divide dough, flatten into circles, spread with butter mixture, and fold into halves. Arrange in the pan.
- Final rise: Let the dough rise in the pan until puffed.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then cover and bake for additional 5-10 minutes.
- Finish: Brush with reserved butter mixture, sprinkle with sea salt, and cool before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the herbs in the bread and topping to suit your taste preferences.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
