Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Introduction

Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread is a flavorful and fun twist on traditional pull-apart bread. Layered with cream cheese and scallions, then topped with everything bagel seasoning, it’s a perfect savory treat to share or enjoy with breakfast or lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%, not skim)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (plus 2 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon yeast (instant or active dry both work)
• 2 cups all purpose flour (plus more as needed)
• 1 tablespoon potato flour (optional, see note)
• 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
• 1 loosely packed cup scallions (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted, plus more for greasing the pan)
• 2-4 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (or to taste, see note)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan or microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool until just warm, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Step 2: Add the egg, yeast, flour, and potato flour (if using) to the warm mixture and mix to form a dough. Turn it out onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is too sticky.
3. Step 3: Lightly oil the mixing bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 90 minutes until puffed but not doubled in size.
4. Step 4: While the dough rises, mix together the softened cream cheese and chopped scallions. Set aside without refrigerating to keep spreadable.
5. Step 5: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a clean surface to a rough 20 x 12 inch rectangle.
6. Step 6: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly all over the dough, reaching the edges.
7. Step 7: Cut the dough into 5 strips, each about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Try to keep strips evenly sized.
8. Step 8: Stack the strips on top of each other, cream cheese side up. Then cut the stack into 6 segments roughly 2 x 4 inches each.
9. Step 9: Loosely cover the loaf and allow it to rise another 30 minutes until puffy.
10. Step 10: Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch loaf pan. Carefully stand each dough stack on its side and arrange them next to each other in the pan, adjusting to fit.
11. Step 11: Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning to taste.
12. Step 12: Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown on top.
13. Step 13: Cool the bread for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Use potato flour optionally to improve dough texture, but all-purpose flour alone works fine.
• Adjust the amount of everything bagel seasoning based on how bold you want the topping to be.
• Try mixing finely chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley into the cream cheese for extra flavor.
• If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning, mix sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and onion powder as a substitute.

Storage

Store leftover bread in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped bread for up to 1 month. Reheat slices gently in a toaster oven or microwave until warm.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?

Yes, both instant and active dry yeast work for this recipe. If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in the warm milk mixture first and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy before mixing with the other ingredients.

Can I make this bread dairy-free?

To make a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based spread and use a non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk. Use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative for the filling as well.

Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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This Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread is a delightful twist on the classic everything bagel, transformed into a pull-apart loaf filled with scallion cream cheese and topped with a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. Soft, buttery, and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf, about 12 servings 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dough

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%, not skim)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (plus 2 teaspoons additional sugar)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon yeast (instant or active dry)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
• 1 tablespoon potato flour (optional)

Filling

• 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
• 1 loosely packed cup scallions, chopped

Toppings and Finishing

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus more for greasing the pan)
• 2–4 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare butter milk mixture: In a small saucepan or microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine, then remove from heat and let cool until just warm. Transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl.
2. Make the dough: Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon yeast, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon potato flour if using to the milk mixture. Mix thoroughly to form a dough. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is too sticky.
3. First rise: Lightly oil the mixing bowl and place the dough ball inside. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for about 90 minutes, or until puffed but not doubled in size.
4. Prepare cream cheese filling: While dough rises, combine softened cream cheese and chopped scallions in a bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Keep at room temperature to maintain spreadable consistency.
5. Roll out dough: After rising, punch down dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to roughly 20 x 12 inches.
6. Spread filling: Spread the scallion cream cheese evenly over the rolled-out dough, covering up to the edges. An offset spatula works best.
7. Cut dough strips: Cut the dough into 5 strips measuring approximately 12 inches long by 4 inches wide, trying to keep sizes as even as possible.
8. Stack and segment: Stack the strips with cream cheese sides up. Cut the stack into 6 segments about 2 x 4 inches each, keeping them uniform in size.
9. Second rise: Loosely cover the loaf and let it rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
10. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the inside of a 9-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
11. Arrange dough in pan: Lay each dough stack on its side and place them snugly next to one another inside the loaf pan. It’s fine if they are tightly fitted.
12. Add butter and seasoning: Brush the top of the dough with melted butter. Generously sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top, using between 2 to 4 tablespoons depending on taste preference.
13. Bake: Bake the bread for about 30 minutes or until it is golden brown on top and cooked through.
14. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it. Serve warm for best taste and texture.

Notes

• Using potato flour in the dough is optional but can help create a softer texture.
• Keep the cream cheese mixture at room temperature to ensure it spreads easily on the dough.
• Everything bagel seasoning amounts can be adjusted to suit your flavor preference; ¼ cup is recommended for a bold taste.
• If dough is too sticky to handle, add flour gradually to avoid toughening the bread.
• Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.

Keywords: everything bagel bread, scallion cream cheese bread, pull apart bread, savory bread, homemade bread, brunch bread