Herby Pull-Apart Bread Wreath
a bread recipe
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I love hosting during the holidays, and this pull-apart bread wreath is the kind of food I love to serve - warm, easygoing, and meant to be shared. The dough is soft and buttery and brushed with melted butter and a mix of paprika, rosemary, and thyme, which makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. It looks beautiful on the table, especially with a baked brie in the center. It’s simple to make but feels special - just perfect for the holiday season.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 30 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 1 H 30 M
TOTAL | 2 H
8-10 SERVINGS
| 15 buns
- Activate the yeast. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it looks foamy.
- Make the dough. Add olive oil, salt, garlic salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and white pepper. Mix in the flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead until smooth. Knead for about 8 minutes by hand (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until elastic and slightly tacky. Add a touch more flour if needed.
- First rise. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled - about 1 hour.
- Shape the knots. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12–15 pieces.
Roll each piece into a rope about 6–7 inches long, tie into a simple knot, and tuck the ends underneath.
- Form the wreath. Arrange the knots in a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with edges just touching.
- Second rise. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 25–30 minutes until puffy.
- Brush and bake. Brush with beaten egg (optional for shine) and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the herb butter. While the bread bakes, melt the butter and stir in garlic salt, paprika, rosemary, and thyme.
- Finish and serve. Brush the warm wreath generously with herb butter. Serve as is or place a baked brie in the center for a cozy, shareable centerpiece.
Best enjoyed fresh but keeps up to 2 days at room temperature, wrapped well. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 5–8 minutes to refresh. Can be frozen up to 2 months.
If your kitchen runs cool, let the dough rise inside your (turned-off) oven with the light on - it creates the perfect warm, draft-free spot for proofing.
If you’re short on time, you can make the dough a day ahead. After the first rise, punch it down, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bring it back to room temperature, shape your knots, and continue with the second rise and bake. The flavor actually gets even better after resting overnight.
dark pink
fine grain
Himalayan salt has a strong, salty flavor and a slight mineral aroma. This version is fine grain and ready to use in cooking or as a table salt replacement.
0.39 oz - PORTION$0.50
4 oz - JAR$3
4 oz - REFILL$2
16 oz - REFILL$7
with Himalayan Salt
blend
Subtly pink, our garlic salt blends Himalayan mineral salt with rich garlic, enhancing meals with savory depth.
0.53 oz - PORTION$0.50
4 oz - JAR$5
4 oz - REFILL$4
16 oz - REFILL$10
Spanish (de la Vera)
powder
Brick red and slightly clumpy, this rich-looking smoked Spanish paprika powder is from the La Vera region.
whole
Rosemary has an herbaceous, slightly bitter, astringent taste that is often described as being similar to a combination of pine, lemon, and mint.
0.11 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.6 oz - JAR$5
0.6 oz - REFILL$4
2.5 oz - REFILL$13
leaf
Add dried thyme to your oven roasted dishes for a savory Mediterranean taste. Pair it with basil and oregano to lean toward Italian flavor combinations or pair it with lavender and celery seeds to lean toward French recipe favorites.
0.18 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.6 oz - JAR$4
0.6 oz - REFILL$3
2 oz - REFILL$13
ground
Use ground white peppercorn in any dish that you desire a savory kick while maintaining a consistent light color. Think: white sauces.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2 oz - JAR$7
2 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$14
