Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread by @feelgoodfoodie

40 min

8 servings

🧀

220 g

Mozzarella sticks

🍕

450 g

Pizza dough

🧂

2 g

Italian seasoning

🥚

50 g

Egg wash

🧈

28 g

Butter

🧀

10 g

Parmesan cheese

🌿

4 g

Parsley

🍅

240 ml

Marinara sauce

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut
    • mozzarella sticks

    Cut the 8 mozzarella sticks into 4 equal pieces each to make 32 mozzarella pieces.

  3. Roll
    • pizza dough

    Roll the 1 lb pizza dough into an even rectangle about 12 by 16 inches.

  4. Cut
    • pizza dough

    Cut the dough rectangle into 32 equal pieces.

  5. Place
    • mozzarella sticks
    • Italian seasoning
    • pizza dough

    Place 1 mozzarella piece and a small pinch of Italian seasoning in the center of each dough piece.

  6. Roll
    • pizza dough
    • mozzarella sticks

    Pinch the dough closed around each filling and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

  7. Arrange
    • pizza dough

    Arrange the 32 dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape, leaving small gaps between balls.

  8. Beat
    • egg

    Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the dough balls.

  9. Bake

    Bake the bread for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

  10. Brush
    • butter

    Brush the hot baked bread with the 2 tbsp melted butter.

  11. Sprinkle
    • Parmesan cheese
    • fresh parsley

    Sprinkle the bread with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

  12. Serve
    • marinara sauce

    Serve the warm pull-apart bread with marinara sauce for dipping.

Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread by @feelgoodfoodie

40 min

8 servings

🧀

220 g

Mozzarella sticks

🍕

450 g

Pizza dough

🧂

2 g

Italian seasoning

🥚

50 g

Egg wash

🧈

28 g

Butter

🧀

10 g

Parmesan cheese

🌿

4 g

Parsley

🍅

240 ml

Marinara sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet

  2. Step 2/12

    Cut the 8 mozzarella sticks into 4 equal pieces each to make 32 mozzarella pieces.

    🧀mozzarella sticks
    🪵cutting board
    🔪knife

  3. Step 3/12

    Roll the 1 lb pizza dough into an even rectangle about 12 by 16 inches.

    🍕pizza dough
    🥖rolling pin

  4. Step 4/12

    Cut the dough rectangle into 32 equal pieces.

    🍕pizza dough
    🔪knife

  5. Step 5/12

    Place 1 mozzarella piece and a small pinch of Italian seasoning in the center of each dough piece.

    🧀mozzarella sticks
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🍕pizza dough
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/12

    Pinch the dough closed around each filling and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

    🍕pizza dough
    🧀mozzarella sticks

  7. Step 7/12

    Arrange the 32 dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape, leaving small gaps between balls.

    🍕pizza dough
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/12

    Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the dough balls.

    🥚egg
    🥣small bowl
    🖌️pastry brush

  9. Step 9/12

    Bake the bread for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

    🍳baking sheet

  10. Step 10/12

    Brush the hot baked bread with the 2 tbsp melted butter.

    🧈butter
    🖌️pastry brush

  11. Step 11/12

    Sprinkle the bread with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌿fresh parsley

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve the warm pull-apart bread with marinara sauce for dipping.

    🍅marinara sauce
    🥣small bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Bakery, Herbs and Spices, Sauces

Ingredients

Mozzarella sticks, Pizza dough, Italian seasoning, Egg wash, Butter, Parmesan cheese, Parsley, Marinara sauce

Notes

Mozzarella sticks (cut into fourths), Pizza dough (cut into 32 pieces), Parmesan cheese (a sprinkle), Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

230 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Sodium: 480mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Potassium: 150mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120µg, Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin D: 0.4µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, knife, rolling pin, baking sheet, pastry brush, small bowl, measuring spoons

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer, Bread

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday party, Potluck, Game day

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Chewy, Gooey, Crispy

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Herby, Buttery, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in the oven until hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)