Pull Apart Butter Bread

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pull Apart Butter Bread, a stunningly soft and fluffy loaf designed for effortless sharing. This buttery, golden perfection is created with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and yeast, making it approachable for both seasoned bakers and beginners. The dough is layered with rich melted butter, stacked in a unique upright arrangement, and baked to golden-brown perfection, resulting in irresistibly tender pull-apart layers. Whether served warm as an all-star side dish, a centerpiece for brunch, or a snack on its own, this bread is sure to impress with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe brings homemade artisanal bread to your table with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.25 cups Whole milk
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 4 tablespoons Melted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is just melted. Let it cool to lukewarm.

Step 3

Add the lukewarm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky.

Step 6

Shape the dough into a ball, place it into a greased bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.

Step 8

Brush the surface of the dough with 4 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 9

Cut the dough into 3-inch wide strips vertically, then cut the strips into squares.

Step 10

Stack the squares and place them into a greased loaf pan, standing upright.

Step 11

Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 13

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 14

Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 15

Serve warm and pull apart the layers to enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(947.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2907.9

Total Fat 142.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 567.9mg	0%
Sodium 2609.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 64.0g	0%

Vitamin D 219.6IU	0%
Calcium 491.2mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1087.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 47.7%