Savory Bacon-Cheddar Chive Pull-Apart Bread
This Savory Bacon-Cheddar Chive Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful twist on traditional party breads, perfect for gatherings or snack time! Combining the smoky flavor of crispy bacon with the rich creaminess of cheddar cheese and the fresh brightness of chives, this bread is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Baked in a bundt pan, each pull-apart piece is a little explosion of cheesy goodness that makes sharing easy and fun. Suitable for various fillings, this versatile recipe can be customized to your liking. Serve warm, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Servings
330
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
3 1/2 cups (measured or weighed)
Potato Flour or Instant Potato Flakes
2 tablespoons (if using instant potato flakes, measure out 1/4 cup)
Lukewarm Milk
1 1/3 cups (warm gently to about 100°F)
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons (softened)
Salt
1 teaspoon (kosher or fine salt)
Instant Yeast
2 teaspoons (no need to activate)
Uncooked Bacon
12 ounces (cooked and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, approx. 3 1/2 ounces cooked)
Grated Cheddar Cheese
2 cups (shredded)
Finely Chopped Chives
2 tablespoons (freshly chopped)
Egg White
1 (for egg wash)
Instructions
1
Begin by measuring 3 1/2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour by weighing or spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, potato flour (or instant potato flakes), lukewarm milk, softened butter, salt, and instant yeast to form a shaggy dough.
3
Knead the dough by hand, using a mixer, or with a bread machine set on the dough cycle until the dough is smooth, elastic, and somewhat tacky. Adjust with a little extra flour or water as needed.
4
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, until puffy but not necessarily doubled in size.
5
While the dough is rising, prepare your bundt pan by lightly greasing it.
6
Once risen, gently deflate the dough and shape it into a large ball. Use your fingers to make a hole in the center, creating a ring. Place this dough ring in the prepared bundt pan.
7
Cover the pan with greased plastic wrap and allow the dough ring to rise again for 60 to 90 minutes, until puffy and filling the pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F about 10 minutes before the end of this rising time.
8
Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and a digital thermometer reads 190°F in the center.
9
After baking, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
While the bread cools, cook and chop the bacon, and finely chop the chives. Combine the bacon pieces and grated cheddar cheese in a medium bowl.
11
Once the bread has cooled, slice it into sections, cutting down to about 1" above the base to keep the bottom intact. If you used a party bundt pan, follow the integrated slicing pattern.
12
Gently pull apart the slices, creating cavities to fill with the bacon and cheese mixture, using about a tablespoon for each cavity.
13
Sprinkle the chopped chives generously across the entire loaf.
14
Cover the filled bread loosely with foil and return it to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, uncovering for the last 5 to 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and become bubbly.
15
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
24
Fat
25
Carbs
12
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Bacon-Cheddar Chive Pull-Apart Bread?
It is a delightful twist on traditional party breads that combines smoky bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and fresh chives in a pull-apart format baked in a bundt pan.
What are the primary flavors in this bread?
The primary flavors are smoky crispy bacon, creamy cheddar cheese, and the fresh brightness of chives.
What type of pan is used for this recipe?
This recipe is specifically designed to be baked in a bundt pan, which helps create its unique ring shape.
How should I measure the all-purpose flour?
You should measure the 3 1/2 cups of flour by weighing it or by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off.
Can I use potato flakes instead of potato flour?
Yes, if you do not have potato flour, you can use 1/4 cup of instant potato flakes instead.
What should the temperature of the milk be?
The milk should be lukewarm, which is approximately 100°F.
What type of yeast is required?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, which does not need to be activated before use.
What is the texture of the dough after kneading?
After kneading, the dough should be smooth, elastic, and somewhat tacky.
How long does the first rise take?
The dough should rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes until it is puffy.
How do I shape the dough for the bundt pan?
Shape the dough into a large ball and use your fingers to make a hole in the center to create a ring before placing it in the pan.
How long is the second rise?
The second rise lasts 60 to 90 minutes, or until the dough is puffy and fills the pan.
What is the oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F.
How long is the initial baking time?
The bread is initially baked for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
What is the target internal temperature for the bread?
The bread is done when a digital thermometer reads 190°F in the center.
How long should the bread cool before removing it from the pan?
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.
How much bacon is used in the filling?
The recipe uses 12 ounces of uncooked bacon, which results in approximately 3 1/2 ounces once cooked and chopped.
What size should the bacon pieces be?
The cooked bacon should be chopped into 1/2-inch pieces.
How much cheddar cheese is needed?
You will need 2 cups of grated or shredded cheddar cheese.
How should the bread be sliced for filling?
Slice the bread into sections, cutting down to about 1 inch above the base to keep the bottom of the loaf intact.
How much filling should I put in each cavity?
Use about a tablespoon of the bacon and cheese mixture for each cavity.
When are the chives added to the recipe?
The chives are sprinkled generously across the entire loaf after it has been filled with cheese and bacon.
How long is the second baking period after filling?
The filled bread is returned to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
Should the bread be covered during the second bake?
Yes, cover it loosely with foil, but uncover it for the last 5 to 10 minutes to let the cheese become bubbly.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 330 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 24 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein is in this bread?
Each serving provides 12 grams of protein.
What are the carbohydrate counts for this recipe?
There are 25 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How should leftovers be stored?
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for one day or frozen for longer storage.
Can this recipe be customized?
Yes, this versatile recipe can be customized with various fillings to your liking.
Is an egg wash used in this recipe?
Yes, one egg white is included in the ingredients list to be used for an egg wash.