Mediterranean Pull Apart Bread (Print View)

Soft, golden bread filled with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Mediterranean Filling

07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
09 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For Brushing

16 - 1 tbsp olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
05 - Mix sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, basil, parsley, garlic, melted butter, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12x16 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
07 - Spread Mediterranean filling evenly over the rolled dough.
08 - Cut dough vertically into 4 equal strips, stack strips on top of each other, then cut the stack into 6 equal pieces.
09 - Place stacks upright in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
10 - Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F during this time.
11 - Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
12 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
13 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bread itself is soft and pillowy while the filling packs an incredible punch of salty tangy richness
  • It looks impressive but comes together with simple pantry ingredients and basic techniques
02 -
  • Dont be tempted to add more filling or the bread wont hold together when pulled apart
  • The second rise is just as important as the first so dont rush it or your bread will be dense
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean cuts that keep the layers intact
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a smoother filling

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