Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath
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Warm, soft, pillowy bread bites smothered in garlicky, buttery heavenly goodness. An absolute crowd-pleaser!
reasons to make pull apart garlic bread wreath
- Cute and festive
- Makes for an adorable centerpiece
- Easy to make using pizza dough
- Crowd-favorite for both kids and grown-ups
- Great for holiday parties and big gatherings
how to make pull apart garlic bread wreath
With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few time-saving shortcuts, you’ll have the most lovely Christmas appetizer in 90 minutes or less. Simply form your dough balls into a wreath, using a ramekin to hold its shape, brushing the tops with a garlicky-buttery mixture and sprinkling with Parmesan, and baking until golden. Serve with all of your favorite dipping sauces.
tips and tricks for success
- Use store-bought pizza dough. Homemade pizza dough is always a plus, but for a quick shortcut option, store-bought pizza dough is here to save the day, especially during the midst of holiday chaos.
- Let the pizza dough rest. The pizza dough needs a good rest at room temperature, making the dough so much easier to handle.
- Use a digital scale. Using a digital scale will help ensure all the dough pieces are of the same size.
- Spray the ramekin. Coat the ramekin with nonstick spray to make sure nothing sticks, and for easy removal.
- Mix it up. Add your favorite (or leftover herbs) in the butter mixture, or a little bit of Italian seasoning.
- Shape into a tree. Not in a wreath mood? Shape the dough balls into a Christmas tree instead.
- Make-ahead of time. Assemble the wreath ahead of time, up to 1 day in advance.
- Reheat in the oven. Leftover bread can be hard when reheated in the microwave. For best results with leftovers, reheat in the oven at 350°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through.
what to serve with pull apart garlic bread wreath
Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath: Frequently Asked Questions
Letting the pizza dough sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour allows it to rest, making the dough easier to form and handle.
The ramekin is used to hold the shape of the wreath.
Yes! This can be assembled 24 hours in advance (before brushing the tops with butter) and placed in the fridge, baking as directed with the butter mixture and Parmesan, and adding a few more minutes if needed.
This is great paired with marinara sauce or Ranch.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Equipment
Instructions
- Let dough stand at room temperature for 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly oil the outside of a 6-ounce ramekin or coat with nonstick spray and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Fill with water.
- Using a digital scale, cut dough into 1-ounce pieces, yielding 22-24 total pieces, pressing each piece into a disk, then shaping into a ball.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, garlic and salt.
- Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet in a circular pattern around the ramekin. Brush tops with butter mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Working carefully, remove ramekin and discard water. Fill with marinara and return to the center of the baking sheet; brush tops with remaining butter mixture.
- Serve immediately.
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