Garlic Gruyere Pull-Apart Bread

Ingredients

• 2 batches Pizza-Tastic Dough
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, crushed with press
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 1 cup coarsely shredded Gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, for dipping

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan and dust it lightly with flour. On a lightly floured surface, shape each ball of pizza dough into an 8-inch square.
2. 2Combine 4 tablespoons of butter and the crushed garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute, or until the butter melts. Brush the garlic butter generously over both dough squares.
3. 3Sprinkle one dough square with the dried onion flakes and sesame seeds. Sprinkle the second square with two of the chopped green onions.
4. 4Cut each dough square into 1-inch pieces. Layer one-third of the flavored dough pieces, buttered side down, into the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan. Top with half a cup of the shredded Gruyere cheese.
5. 5Add another third of the dough pieces, followed by the remaining half cup of Gruyere cheese. Finish with a final layer of the remaining dough pieces. Staggering the pieces ensures the cheese melts evenly throughout the bread.
6. 6Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and brush it over the top layer of dough. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and the fresh parsley over the top.
7. 7Cover the Bundt pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. This brief resting period helps the dough puff up for a lighter texture.
8. 8Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm with heated marinara sauce for dipping.

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