Description
This festive, savory pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree is filled with cheesy goodness and fresh spinach, making it a perfect holiday appetizer. Soft, fluffy dough, gooey mozzarella, and tangy feta cheese create a delightful treat for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm milk and sugar, then add the yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, melted butter, yeast mixture, and spinach. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead for 8 minutes, then let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Punch down dough, roll it into a rectangle, sprinkle with cheese, and roll into a log. Slice into equal parts.
- Form the Christmas Tree: Stack dough pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a tree shape. Rest for 20 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara or garlic butter.
Notes
- Resting Time: Allow dough to rise fully for the best texture.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days, but are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 6g