Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) loaf frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
For Serving
- Flaky sea salt
- Marinara sauce
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Equipment
- 9-inch round baking pan or cake pan
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan or cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry into a 12x12-inch square.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
- 4
Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry.
- 5
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered pastry.
- 6
Cut the square into 16 equal squares (4 rows by 4 columns).
- 7
Stack the squares on top of each other, then cut the stack into 8 even strips (each strip will have 16 layers).
- 8
Twist each strip and arrange them in a circular wreath shape in the prepared baking pan, tucking the ends underneath to form a circle.
- 9
Brush the top of the wreath with the beaten egg (egg wash).
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with additional flaky sea salt.
- 12
Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side, if desired.
