Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread: The Best Festive Treat for Everyone
This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a delightful festive treat that brings smiles to everyone’s faces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out onto a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into tree shapes and place shredded mozzarella on top of half the pieces, then cover with the remaining shapes.
- Place the shapes on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy your festive bread!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the butter before brushing.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg