Cheese-Filled Christmas Tree Bread (Print-Friendly Version)
Thirty small mozzarella-filled dough parcels form a pull-apart tree with garlic-herb butter. Count the pieces before shaping so the dough and cheese divide evenly. The center parcels need to be baked through, not merely golden on top.
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House placeholder — AdSense units launch here# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dough and Fillings
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13 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
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6 mozzarella cheese sticks
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
→ Buttery Herb Topping
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, grated
→ For Serving
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1 jar marinara or pesto sauce, for dipping
# How to Make It:
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Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet. Divide pizza dough into thirty even portions.
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Cut each of six cheese sticks into five pieces. Wrap one piece in each dough portion and seal completely.
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Arrange seam-side down in rows of one through seven balls. Add the last two as a trunk.
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Beat the egg with one tablespoon water and brush lightly over the dough. Bake about sixteen to eighteen minutes, continuing until the central dough is baked through.
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Melt butter and mix with half the Parmesan, garlic and chopped herbs. Brush over the hot baked bread.
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Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Let settle briefly and serve with the chosen dipping sauce.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Cut each of the six sticks into five pieces for thirty total.