"After hosting holiday gatherings for years, I know one thing: an over-the-top recipe sets the tone. And isn't this Christmas tree pull apart bread is the epitome of festive? Alex and I just served this for a holiday gathering and everyone was smitten. It looks stunning and in my opinion, it tastes even better than it looks! The garlicky, Parmesan and herb rolls are loaded with a cheese pull of stretchy mozzarella."
"Many Christmas tree pull apart bread recipes use store-bought dough. But I've created this recipe (with the help of my bread expert husband, Alex) to use an easy homemade dough based on this popular pizza dough recipe for next-level flavor. Of course, you can also substitute store-bought pizza dough (use 1 pound). Here are the ingredients you'll need: All-purpose flour: Creates the soft, pillowy texture"
"Instant or active dry yeast: Gives the dough rise and airy texture Olive oil: I've created this recipe to use only extra-virgin olive oil (not butter) String cheese mozzarella sticks: I've tested this recipe with mozzarella balls, but I found string cheese sticks are essential. They're seasoned and melt into those satisfying cheese pulls Garlic cloves and Italian seasoning: To add aromatic, savory flavor Grated Parmesan cheese: Creates a golden crust on top Fresh rosemary: Adds an earthy herby flavor"
This recipe forms a Christmas tree from cheese-stuffed dough balls brushed with garlicky herb oil and baked until golden. Dough is a simple pizza-style mix of all-purpose flour, yeast, olive oil, and salt; a one-pound store-bought pizza dough can substitute. Each dough ball encloses a string cheese stick for stretchy mozzarella pulls. Rolls are brushed with extra-virgin olive oil mixed with garlic, Italian seasoning, and sprinkled with grated Parmesan and fresh rosemary before baking. The dough is kneaded until smooth, allowed to rise, arranged into a tree shape, then baked and served with marinara for dipping.
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