BEST Gluten-Free Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread (Soft & Gooey!) | Step by Step Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

String cheese is often more affordable and works well in this recipe.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

gluten-free bread

🥗Healthier: homemade gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread (not gluten-free)

Homemade gluten-free bread can be more cost-effective.

Activate Psyllium Gel: Whisk psyllium husk with lukewarm water and let thicken for a couple of mins.

Activate Yeast (if using active dry): Mix yeast with milk and sugar. Let sit 10 min until foamy.

Mix Dough: Combine flours, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Add psyllium gel, yeast mix, and melted butter. Mix 4–5 min (stand mixer) or 6–8 min by hand, until soft and sticky.

Make Garlic Butter: Mix softened salted butter with garlic powder, herbs, and pepper.

Shape & Fill: Roll dough into a 30cm (12in) square. Spread garlic butter and sprinkle cheeses evenly. Cut into 16 squares and stack them into a parchment-lined 9x5in loaf pan.

Prove: Cover and let rise for 1½ hours or until doubled in size.

Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 46–48 min, until golden. If it browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

Cool & Enjoy: Let rest for 10 min, then pull apart or cut and enjoy that cheesy, garlicky goodness!

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