Description
Fluffy and golden pull-apart bread made with sourdough discard and infused with garlic butter and herbs. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, and ideal for using up leftover sourdough starter.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)
3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the sourdough discard, salt, and olive oil, and mix to blend.
- Gradually stir in the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, make the garlic butter by mixing melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 24–30 small balls.
- Dip each dough ball into the garlic butter and layer them into a greased bundt or loaf pan. Sprinkle Parmesan between layers if using.
- Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Notes
Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar between layers for a cheesy version.
Red pepper flakes in the garlic butter add a mild kick.
Try chopped sun-dried tomatoes and oregano for a Mediterranean twist.
Make a sweet version by using cinnamon sugar and glaze instead of garlic butter.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat in foil in a 325°F oven or microwave individual pieces for 15–20 seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
