Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll out dough: After rising, punch down dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to roughly 20 x 12 inches.
- Spread filling: Spread the scallion cream cheese evenly over the rolled-out dough, covering up to the edges. An offset spatula works best.
- 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.
- 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.
- Second rise: Loosely cover the loaf and let it rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the inside of a 9-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake: Bake the bread for about 30 minutes or until it is golden brown on top and cooked through.
- 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
