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Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Finished sourdough garlic pull-apart bread on a white napkin, styled with melted butter and water glass.

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This easy and flavorful sourdough discard garlic pull apart bread is perfect for a savory snack or side dish, combining tangy sourdough with rich garlic and herbs for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup non-dairy or regular dairy milk warmed to 110℉
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups + 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 200 grams sourdough discard unfed at room temperature
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley or rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 7 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley or rosemary chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to 110℉ and combine with yeast and sugar, let it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sourdough discard, beaten egg, chopped herbs, salt, and garlic powder.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350℉.
  7. Punch down the dough and shape into rounds about the size of a tennis ball.
  8. Layer the dough balls in a greased loaf pan, brushing between layers with softened butter mixed with parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
  9. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
  11. Cool slightly before pulling apart and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the softened butter mixture
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture

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