Everything bagel pull apart bread is soft, cheesy, and loaded with savory flavor in every layer. The homemade dough is stacked with Parmesan cheese and everything bagel seasoning, then baked until golden and fluffy.
Everything You’ll Love About This Bread
- Perfect for Sharing: Everyone can pull off a warm, cheesy piece, making it great for brunch, holidays, or serving with dinner.
- So Fun to Pull Apart: No slicing needed! Just pull off a warm, fluffy layer and dig in.
- Easier Than It Looks: The stacked layers make this bread look fancy, but shaping it is surprisingly simple.
Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread Ingredients
- Shortcut Dough: Skip making dough from scratch and use thawed frozen dinner rolls. Flatten each roll to about ¼-inch thick, then layer with Parmesan and everything bagel seasoning.
- Preferred Yeast: You can use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast. Proof it in the warm water and sugar first, and allow a little extra time for the dough to rise.
- Serving Idea: Serve the bread warm with herbed cream cheese mixture for that classic everything bagel flavor.
How to Make Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread
This everything bagel pull apart bread looks impressive, but it’s actually really simple to make! If you’ve made my homemade bread or dinner rolls before, the dough will feel familiar. Just let it rise, roll it out, stack and bake.
- Make the Dough: Add the warm water, instant yeast, sugar, olive oil, salt, flour, and half of the everything bagel seasoning to the bowl of a stand mixer. Knead with the dough hook for about 5 minutes, or until a smooth dough forms. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Roll and Add Cheese: Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the dough, then gently press it in.
- Cut and Stack: Cut the dough into 3 even strips and stack them on top of each other. Cut the stack into 6 sections, so you have 6 stacks with 3 layers each.
- Second Rise: Place the stacks upright in a greased 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining everything bagel seasoning on top. Let the loaf rise for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 350°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the everything bagel pull-apart bread is golden brown on top.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Watch the Rise: Rise times can vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Focus on the dough doubling in size rather than watching the clock.
Must Have Tools
- Loaf Pan: An 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan works perfectly, but a 9 x 5-inch pan works too.
- Stand Mixer: Makes kneading the dough quick and easy.
- Rolling Pin: Helps roll the dough into an even layer.
- Sharp Knife: Makes it easy to cut clean, even stacks.
Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread
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Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 cup warm water, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and half of the 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning. Use a dough hook to knead the dough into a smooth ball for about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and set aside until doubled in size, about an hour.
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Once risen, punch down the dough and place on a floured surface. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle on 1 cup Parmesan cheese, then press it firmly into the dough.
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Cut the dough into 3 even strips, then stack them on top of each other. Cut into 6 sections so you end up with 6 stacks of 3 layers, 18 layers total. Place them in a greased 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle the tops with the remaining half of the 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and let it rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
- Room Temperature- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 300 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
- Freezer- Wrap bread tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a Ziploc bag and store for up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead- To make ahead, assemble the loaf up to the second rise, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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