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Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread Appetizer.

Christmas Tree Bread Appetizer

Angela Milnes
Delight your guests with this festive Christmas Tree Bread Appetizer! Shaped like a holiday tree and filled with savory cheese, herbs, and garlic, this pull-apart bread is not only delicious but also a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table. Perfect for sharing, this warm and gooey appetizer will have everyone reaching for another piece. It's the perfect way to kick off your Christmas feast!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chilled Pizza Dough
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ Cups Butter Melted
  • ½ Cups Finely Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Rosemary
  • 1 Egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Cut the mozzarella cheese into small, 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and set aside.
  • Divide the pizza dough into two equal parts. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares, aiming for a total of 33 squares.
  • Wrap each square of dough around a piece of mozzarella, forming a tightly sealed ball. Arrange the dough balls on a baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, with the seams facing down and the balls touching each other.
  • Brush the dough balls with the egg mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

Use Chilled Dough: Working with chilled pizza dough makes it easier to handle and shape, ensuring your dough balls come out perfectly round.
Seal Tightly: Make sure to seal the dough balls tightly around the mozzarella to prevent any cheese from leaking out during baking.
Uniform Size: Cut the dough into uniform squares to ensure even cooking and a consistent look for your pull-apart bread.
Preheat the Oven: Preheating your oven to the correct temperature ensures the dough balls bake evenly and achieve a beautiful golden brown color.
Brush with Egg Wash: An egg wash gives the bread a shiny, golden finish and helps the butter and herb mixture adhere better.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
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