Cream Cheese Pull-Apart Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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56 g unsalted butter
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80 ml whole or 2% milk
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60 ml water
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25 g granulated sugar
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7 g active dry or instant yeast
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375 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
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13 g everything bagel seasoning
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5 g fine salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
→ Filling
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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3 scallions, finely chopped
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8 g everything bagel seasoning
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110 g low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Assembly
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Additional flour, as needed for dusting
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14 g unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
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16 g everything bagel seasoning, for topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine butter, milk, and water in a large microwave-safe measuring cup or saucepan. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and heat for an additional 15 seconds until butter is fully melted.
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Pour the warmed mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in sugar, then sprinkle yeast over the surface. Allow it to rest until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, everything bagel seasoning, and salt.
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Add dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix with the dough hook on low speed until a shaggy dough begins to form. Add eggs, then knead until a smooth, sticky dough develops, adding extra flour by the tablespoon if needed.
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Oil a large bowl and transfer in the dough ball. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
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While dough rises, combine cream cheese, scallions, and everything bagel seasoning in a bowl. Set aside.
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Generously butter a 23 x 13 cm loaf pan.
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Deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle, approximately 30 x 50 cm.
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Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese uniformly on top.
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Cut the filled dough lengthwise into five equal strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Stack strips atop each other, then divide crosswise into six squares.
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Carefully place dough stacks upright in the prepared pan to resemble an accordion.
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Cover pan with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 175°C.
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Remove towel, brush the top of the dough with melted butter, and evenly sprinkle remaining everything bagel seasoning.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, checking after 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set.
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Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert to release. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For the best texture, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Allow dough to rise in a draft-free environment for optimal lift.