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Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread

This Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with buttery garlic flavor. It’s the perfect way to use up sourdough discard while making an irresistible shareable bread that pulls apart into tender, savory layers. Ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or party bread, this recipe is beginner-friendly and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American, European
Servings 8 Serving
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast

For Garlic Butter Filling

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add sourdough discard, oil, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Shape the Bread: Roll the dough into a rectangle. Brush generously with garlic butter and sprinkle cheese if using. Cut into strips, stack them, then cut into squares.
  • Assemble: Place stacked dough pieces vertically into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  • Serve: Cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • You can make this recipe cheese-free for a lighter version.
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy garlic bread twist.
  • Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven.
  • This bread freezes well after baking, just reheat before serving.

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 4g
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