Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
A festive pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, brushed with garlic butter and loaded with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Dough & Seasoning
- 1 tube (17.3 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese & Garnish
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Make Dough Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll pizza dough into a 12×16-inch triangle on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Assemble and Bake
- Brush garlic-butter mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch strips along each side, stopping 1 inch from the centerline.
- Twist each strip two to three times, tucking the ends under the base to hold shape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle parsley on top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling the shaped tree for 5 minutes makes twisting cleaner and prevents sagging.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze wrapped in foil for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through to restore crisp edges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 23g
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