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Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling YIELD: 16 servings.
Christmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also be baked in a 13x9-inch baking pan. —Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water (70° to 80°)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/4 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

  • 1. In bread machine pan, place the first 10 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).
  • 2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 balls. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil. Center 1 roll near the top of prepared baking sheet. Arrange rolls snugly into 4 additional rows, adding 1 more roll for each row, forming a tree.
  • 3. Center remaining ball under tree for trunk. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • 4. Brush rolls with butter. Combine cheese and Italian seasoning and sprinkle over rolls. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 132 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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