Craving some seriously delicious, cheesy garlic bread that pulls apart effortlessly and leaves everyone coming back for more? This vegan cheesy pull-apart garlic bread is the perfect mix of fluffy homemade dough, roasted garlic butter, and cheesy goodness. It’s a fantastic appetizer for parties or simply a comforting snack. Plus, it’s totally dairy-free!
Why You’ll Love This Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Perfect for sharing: The pull-apart nature of the bread makes it a fun and shareable appetizer or side dish.
- Easy to make: The dough is simple to prepare and requires minimal ingredients.
- Vegan-friendly: Made with oat milk and vegan butter, this recipe is perfect for those following a plant-based diet.
- Fluffy & Cheesy: The combination of roasted garlic, herbs, and vegan cheese gives it an irresistibly soft and cheesy texture.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 500g all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 200ml oat milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 4 tbsp vegan butter (softened)
For the Roasted Garlic Butter:
- Handful of fresh herbs (like rosemary, parsley, or chives)
- 1-2 garlic bulbs
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 100g vegan butter (at room temperature)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Cheese Filling:
- Optional: ½ cup cheddar or gouda for extra flavor
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
How to Make Pull-Apart Vegan Cheesy Garlic Bread:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and warm water. Stir well and let it sit for 5-7 minutes, until frothy and activated. Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture, oat milk, and softened vegan butter. Knead the dough by hand (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook) for about 10-12 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Step 2: Make the Roasted Garlic Butter
While the dough rises, prepare your roasted garlic butter. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Place them on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap the foil tightly around the garlic bulbs. Roast them in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
Once the garlic is roasted, squeeze out the soft cloves into a bowl and mash them into a smooth paste. Mix in the room-temperature vegan butter, salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs. Stir well to create a creamy, flavorful garlic butter spread.
Step 3: Roll and Shape the Bread
Once your dough has doubled in size, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a large rectangle, about 1 cm thick. Spread the roasted garlic butter generously over the dough. Spread the shredded mozzarella and parmesan evenly across the dough. You can add other vegan cheeses here for a mix of flavors – cheddar or gouda work really well!
Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into equal squares. Lightly grease a loaf pan and stack the squares vertically in the pan, letting them lean against one another.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and crisp on top. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
When the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately brush it with more melted vegan butter for an irresistible shine and extra flavor. If you like, sprinkle with sea salt or more fresh herbs for garnish.
Serve & Enjoy
Allow the bread to cool slightly before pulling apart those buttery, cheesy layers. Serve warm with extra garlic butter or marinara dipping sauce on the side for dipping! Pair with a hearty bowl of soups, spaghetti, or lasagna for the ultimate Italian-inspired meal.
Pro Tips:
- If you don’t have oat milk, any plant-based milk like almond or soy will work perfectly.
- If you want to make it ahead, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it overnight.
- Let it come to room temperature before assembling and baking.
- Add some cooked, crispy bacon bits in between the layers for an extra flavor boost.
- This bread can also be made with store-bought dough if you’re short on time!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven to keep that fresh-baked goodness!
With this recipe, you’ll have a golden, cheesy, pull-apart bread that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family night or a gathering with friends. Now go ahead, bake this delicious bread, and enjoy the magic of pull-apart goodness!
Easy Homemade Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread
Description
This pull-apart cheesy garlic bread is all about that homemade goodness with a cheesy twist. It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and the perfect snack or side to share with friends and family. Just be warned – it’s so good that it might disappear faster than you expect!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
For the Roasted Garlic Butter:
For the Cheese Filling:
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
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In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and warm water. Stir well and let it sit for 5-7 minutes, until frothy and activated. Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture, oat milk, and softened vegan butter. Knead the dough by hand (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook) for about 10-12 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Step 2: Make the Roasted Garlic Butter
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While the dough rises, prepare your roasted garlic butter. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Place them on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap the foil tightly around the garlic bulbs. Roast them in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
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Once the garlic is roasted, squeeze out the soft cloves into a bowl and mash them into a smooth paste. Mix in the room-temperature vegan butter, salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs. Stir well to create a creamy, flavorful garlic butter spread.
Step 3: Roll and Shape the Bread
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Once your dough has doubled in size, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a large rectangle, about 1 cm thick. Spread the roasted garlic butter generously over the dough. Spread the shredded mozzarella and parmesan evenly across the dough. You can add other vegan cheeses here for a mix of flavors – cheddar or gouda work really well!
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Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into equal squares. Lightly grease a loaf pan and stack the squares vertically in the pan, letting them lean against one another.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and crisp on top. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
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When the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately brush it with more melted vegan butter for an irresistible shine and extra flavor. If you like, sprinkle with sea salt or more fresh herbs for garnish.
Serve & Enjoy
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Allow the bread to cool slightly before pulling apart those buttery, cheesy layers.
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Serve warm with extra garlic butter or marinara dipping sauce on the side for dipping! Pair with a hearty bowl of soups, spaghetti, or lasagna for the ultimate Italian-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
