Parmesan Pull Aparts Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Parmesan Pull-Apart Rolls, a decadent recipe straight from the February 2009 issue of Gourmet magazine! These melt-in-your-mouth rolls are the perfect appetizer or side dish, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Flaky, cheesy, and utterly divine!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 335 mins
Calories 202.2 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Parmesan Pull Aparts

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How to Make Parmesan Pull Aparts

  1. In a large mixer bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and 1/3 cup warm milk. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Add to the yeast mixture along with the remaining 1/3 cup warm milk. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  3. Increase mixer speed to medium. Beat in the two eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until a soft dough forms.
  4. Add the softened butter and beat until the dough is smooth and elastic (it will be sticky!).
  5. Lightly grease the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
  6. Gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  8. Grease a 9x2-inch round cake pan. Arrange the dough balls 1 inch apart in the pan.
  9. Cover the pan loosely with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again in a warm, draft-free place until doubled and the dough almost fills the pan (about 1-1 1/2 hours).
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  11. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash (beaten egg and water).
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are deeply golden brown.
  13. Carefully remove the pan from the oven. Let the rolls cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

26g

Carbs

7g

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