This festive Christmas Tree Garlic Butter Grand Cru Bread is a show-stopping appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of pizza dough are brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Grand Cru cheese, then twisted and baked into a beautiful Christmas tree shape. The result is a delicious, pull-apart bread with a savory, cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Roth Grand Cru cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Brush the dough evenly with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Grand Cru cheese evenly over the dough.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide. Stack the strips on top of each other to form a layered stack.
- Cut the stacked dough into triangles to resemble a Christmas tree shape. If necessary, you can trim the edges to achieve the desired shape.
- Gently twist each triangle to create a spiral effect and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into a Christmas tree.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.