CRUNCHY CHEESE AND HERB PULL-APART BREAD

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Yummy pull-apart bread that was part of a county fair baking competition. It is baked in an angel pan and is delicious sliced and toasted. Slice it thin and use it for sandwiches. I make a double batch and slice it and freeze it with 2 slices to a baggie. Then take it out and thaw it and toast it. It won't stay in our house.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups very warm water (about 105 degrees)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
5 1/2-6 cups flour
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons dry basil
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine water, sugar, yeast, oil and l cup of flour.
  • Let stand 5 minute until yeast if frothy.
  • Stir in salt and rest of flour, 1/2 cup at a time until mixture begins to pull away from the bowl sides.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5-8 minutes (or 100 times), adding a little flour when needed so dough won't stick to the counter.
  • Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides.
  • Cover and let rise till double.
  • Combine seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Put olive oil in another small bowl.
  • When dough has risen, punch down.
  • Spray an angel pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
  • Cut or pull off dough about the size of a large walnut.
  • Roll pieces into a ball and dip in the olive oil.
  • Roll in seasoning mixture.
  • Place side by side in pan, making layers as needed.
  • Set aside and allow to rise till dough reaches the top of the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees while the loaf is rising.
  • When risen, bake for approximately 35-45 minute or till top is golden.
  • Turn out on a cooling rack.
  • Makes one loaf the size of an angel pan.
  • Slice and toast if desired with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 486.1, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.9

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