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Discard Pull Apart Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Discard Pull Apart Garlic Bread is a delicious and creative way to use sourdough starter discard to make soft, buttery, and garlicky pull-apart bread. The dough is enriched with garlic butter and fresh parsley, layered with cheese, and baked until golden and aromatic. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, this bread invites you to pull apart warm, cheesy pieces bursting with garlic flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter discard
  • 2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley

Additional

  • Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or dairy-free cheese), amount as desired

Instructions

  1. Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sourdough starter discard with 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is sticky.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare Garlic Butter: While the dough rises, melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  5. Divide Dough: After the first rise, punch down the dough and place it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into golf ball-sized pieces.
  6. Coat Dough Pieces: Dip each piece of dough into the garlic butter mixture, fully coating them.
  7. Layer in Pan: Arrange the coated dough pieces in a greased bundt or loaf pan, layering and stacking them. Optionally, add cheese between layers for extra flavor.
  8. Second Rise: Cover the pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Brush additional garlic butter on top during the last 5 minutes for extra flavor.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy the garlicky, buttery bread pieces.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of flour as needed to achieve a soft but workable dough.
  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor, but garlic powder is a convenient alternative.
  • Layer cheese between dough pieces for a cheesy pull-apart version.
  • Make sure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
  • Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
  • This recipe is a great way to use sourdough starter discard instead of wasting it.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/discard-pull-apart-garlic-bread-recipe/