Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread

April 15, 2025

Sourdough Discard Garlic Pulla Apart Bread

Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 1.5 hours rise time) Bake time: 30–35 minute

easy

1 loaf (serves 6–8 people)

If you are a garlic lover, you should try this bread recipe. This sourdough discard garlic pull apart bread is full of the aroma of garlic and butter. And what’s best, this bread is perfect for sharing, since it has this tear-and-share design. You can just tear off the soft and pillowy pieces and enjoy them as is. I think you should try this on your next family dinner or cozy get-together with friends.

If you ask me, one of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. In this receipt I have brushed each piece with a generous amount of garlic, and topped with melted butter and fresh herbs. You can keep it classic and simple with parsley and garlic, or if you prefer, get more creative by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or sprinkle cheese between the layers.

My recommendation is to enjoy sourdough discard garlic pull apart bread with pasta, soups, or roasted meats. Serve warm.

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Ingredients:

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	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed, room temp)
	1/2 cup warm milk
	1 large egg
	2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
	2 tsp sugar
	3/4 tsp salt
	1 tsp instant yeast

For the garlic butter

	1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
	3 cloves garlic, minced
	2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
	1/4 tsp salt
	1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Directions

First Step: Make the dough

1. First, mix together the warm milk, sugar and instant yeast in a bowl. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is foamy. 2. Then add the sourdough discard, egg and melted butter. Mix until smooth. 3. Then add the flour and salt and knead by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes, until the dough is soft and smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth and let it rise at room temperature place for about 1–1.5 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.

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Second Step: Make garlic butter

Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.

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Third Step: Assemble the bread

1. Remove the dough from the bowl and turn it out onto a floured surface. 2. Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 12x8 inches). 3. Brush the dough generously with garlic butter. 4. Cut the dough into small squares (about 2x2 inches). 5. Stack the squares in groups, then place them vertically in a greased loaf pan (like the pages of a book).

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Fourth Step: Final rise

Cover the shaped bread with cloth and let it rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.

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Fifth Step: Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. If it’s browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.

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