Description

This Pull Apart Garlic Bread recipe delivers bakery-quality flavor and texture right from your home kitchen. Buttery, garlicky, and irresistibly soft, each piece pulls apart in golden layers for the ultimate comfort food experience that’s 3x better than store-bought.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Bread Dough:
1 cup warm water, divided
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Butter:
5 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

Combine ½ cup warm water, yeast, and honey in a large bowl. Let rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, softened butter, and salt. Gradually pour in remaining ½ cup water and mix until a dough forms.
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pan. Stir in garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2 minutes to infuse flavors.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down dough, roll into a 1-inch-thick log, and cut into 12–14 pieces.
Toss each piece in garlic butter and arrange in a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use water at 105–110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not overcrowd pan to ensure even baking. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 loaf
Calories: 230
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pull apart garlic bread, homemade garlic bread, buttery bread, yeast bread, comfort food