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Parmesan Pull Apart Bread | Magnolia Days

Have you ever watched a plate shuffle? My nephews were champions of it. They would take their fork and shuffle around the food to make it look as if they were eating the meal. Only a few things would interest them when they went through their picky phase. Bread was number one. I witnessed baskets of it become empty while plates were full. They would eat cheese too. I’m quite sure if I had served only slices of cheese and rolls they would have been thrilled. I thought about those days when I was baking Parmesan Pull Apart Bread.

I look back on those family meals and smile. My parents would try everything to get their young grandkids to eat. Some of those tactics were all too familiar as I experienced them first hand as a kid. However there was a little more “sugar coating” on the tactics with them because of the grandkid factor.

Parmesan Pull Apart Bread | Magnolia Days

Fast forward to the present and cheese is still a family favorite. The idea of what I wanted to make happened within seconds after Wisconsin Cheese asked for family-friendly, especially kid-approved, recipes. It had to be a cheese bread beyond cutting a loaf in half and melting cheese on it. Homemade bread was in order. It was the time to tackle my first pull apart loaf.

Parmesan Pull Apart Bread | Magnolia Days

Those picky days of my nephews inspired the bread’s flavor. I decided to forgo any extras like garlic or herbs because I figured they would want it strictly bread and cheese. I used a mild parmesan cheese made in Wisconsin. I knew it would be good because Wisconsin cheesemakers have 160 years of experience and win more awards than any other state or country.

How is the Parmesan Pull Apart Bread? It is light and airy with a delicate cheese aroma and flavor. It looks like a basic white bread and so there is an element of surprise with the first bite. There is a fun factor with pulling off a slice. The bumpy top gives it a rustic appearance I think is quite nice.

Parmesan Pull Apart Bread | Magnolia Days

Do you enjoy cooking or baking with cheese? And would you like to go to the Food and Wine Conference held July 17th -19th in sunny Orlando, FL? Then head to the kitchen and create an original recipe to enter in the Wisconsin Cheese contest. First place winner will receive reimbursement for their full conference pass, hotel accommodations and air fare (up to $2,000) plus a Wisconsin cheese assortment and have the recipe featured on EatWisconsinCheese.com. Winner must be present to receive the prize and deadline for entries is June 19, 2015.

Cheese made in Wisconsin is top quality. Wisconsin Cheese has lots of interesting information on their website to show why where it comes from matters. Sunday Supper is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board to share family friendly, kid-approved recipes. Scroll down to find links to ones from appetizers all the way to desserts. See all the goodness by following the Wisconsin Cheese Recipes Pinterest board. Take a look at my Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich for more hot, melty, cheese goodness.

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Parmesan Pull Apart Bread | Magnolia Days
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Parmesan Pull Apart Bread

This homemade Parmesan Pull Apart Bread is a treat for the whole family. Forget slicing, just pull off a piece to enjoy this parmesan cheese loaded bread.
Course Bread
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2 loaves
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 2 packages instant yeast 1/4 ounce each
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup grated Wisconsin parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  1. Whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Heat buttermilk, water, and oil in a small saucepan until warm (120° to 130°F). Add to flour mixture.
  3. Using the flat beater, mix on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
  4. Change flat beater to dough hook. Turn mixer on low (setting 1 or 2 or as recommended by manufacturer when using dough hook). Gradually add parmesan and enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Knead a few times and shape into a ball. Place the dough in the greased bowl and turn to coat dough. Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free place until double, about 1 hour.
  6. Lightly grease two 9- X 5-inch loaf pans while dough is rising.
  7. Punch down dough and divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half to a 16- X 10-inch rectangle. Brush with half of melted butter.
  8. Cut into four 10- X 4-inch rectangles. Stack dough pieces, butter side up. Cut into 5 stacks, 4- X 2-inches.
  9. Place stacks in a row in the pan cut side down. Repeat with remaining dough half.
  10. Cover loaves and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost double, about 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F while the loaves are rising.
  12. Bake loaves for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Transfer loaves from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

Recipe Notes

This homemade Parmesan Pull Apart Bread is a treat for the whole family. Forget slicing, just pull off a piece to enjoy this parmesan cheese loaded bread.

Recipe adapted from the Red Star Centennial Bread Sampler cookbook published in 1981 (no longer in print).

Are you looking for more cheese deliciousness? Check out these recipes by Sunday Supper tastemakers featuring top quality Wisconsin cheese:

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

Recipe Rating




Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

Monday 15th of June 2015

I love cheese and I love Parmesan cheese, especially and I love bread even more! This pull apart bread is overwhelmingly AMAZING!

Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Friday 12th of June 2015

I am trying to cut carbs, but this bread makes me want to fall off the wagon ASAP!!

Katie

Tuesday 9th of June 2015

I can't get over how pretty this loaf is - and the pull apart aspect makes it SO fun!

colleen @ foodietots

Monday 8th of June 2015

What a beautiful loaf -- bet it smelled amazing in the oven, too!

Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Monday 8th of June 2015

This is such a perfect loaf! I can never pass on bread or cheese so this has my name all over it! I can't wait to try it!