Description
This show-stopping pull-apart bread features a crusty round loaf scored and stuffed with melted cheese, sweet dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs. Rich, savory, and slightly sweet, it’s the ultimate party appetizer or cozy sharing dish.
Ingredients
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Bread: 1 round artisan sourdough or boule loaf
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Cheese: 2 cups shredded mozzarella, brie, or fontina cheese
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Butter: 1/2 cup melted butter mixed with 2 cloves of minced garlic
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Toppings: 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Herbs: Fresh rosemary and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Score the Bread: Using a serrated knife, cut a grid pattern into the top of the loaf, slicing deep down without cutting all the way through the bottom crust.
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Stuff the Openings: Gently pull the bread cubes apart slightly and stuff the crevices with the shredded cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.
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Butter & Season: Drizzle the garlic-infused melted butter evenly all over the loaf, making sure it seeps down into the cuts.
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Bake: Wrap the entire loaf loosely in aluminum foil. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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Garnish: Top with fresh rosemary sprigs and chopped parsley before serving warm.
