Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread: The Best Festive Treat for Family
A delightful and festive bread shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 large bread 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, cheeses, garlic powder, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll the dough into a triangle shape and cut into smaller triangles for the branches of the tree.
- Arrange the triangles in the shape of a Christmas tree on a baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with additional cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the dough.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread, festive bread, holiday baking