Garlic Butter Pull Apart Bread Bites Recipe
Garlic Butter Pull Apart Bread Bites are soft, fluffy dough balls infused with a rich garlic butter and parsley coating. Perfect as an appetizer or side, these pull-apart bites bake to a golden brown and offer a delicious combination of buttery garlic flavor with a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bite-sized pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Garlic Butter Coating
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- remaining 1/4 cup butter, melted (from total butter used)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Form Dough: Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.
- Knead Dough: Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just enough to bring it together and smooth out the texture.
- Shape Dough Balls: Divide the dough into small, evenly sized pieces and shape each piece into a ball with your hands.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a separate bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and the remaining melted butter. Mix well to create the garlic butter coating.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball in the garlic butter mixture until fully coated, ensuring the flavors adhere well.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough balls into a greased baking dish, arranging them close together but not overcrowded. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bites turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the garlic butter pull apart bread bites warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for stronger or milder garlic flavor.
- For extra crispiness, brush some additional melted butter over the bites right after baking.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated and lightly toasted the next day.
- Try adding grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese for a cheesy variation.
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