Mediterranean Pull Apart Bread (Printable Version)

Soft, golden bread loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, and fresh herbs—perfect for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Mediterranean Filling

07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
09 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For Brushing

16 - 1 tbsp olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until well blended.
02 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
05 - Combine sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, basil, parsley, garlic, melted butter, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12x16 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
07 - Spread Mediterranean filling evenly over the rolled dough.
08 - Cut dough vertically into 4 equal strips, stack strips on top of each other, then cut the stack into 6 equal pieces.
09 - Place stacks upright in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
10 - Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F during the final 10 minutes.
11 - Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
12 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
13 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way melted feta and salty olives get tucked into every buttery layer means no boring bites exist here
  • It looks impressive but comes together with simple dough basics and pantry Mediterranean staples
  • The communal pull-apart moment creates instant dinner party energy
02 -
  • Resist overfilling the dough layers or butter and cheese will explode out during baking, making a smoky mess
  • Tent with foil at the 20 minute mark if the top browns too quickly while the center needs more time
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough strips for the cleanest edges that stack neatly
  • Let the bread rest in the pan for the full 10 minutes or the layers might collapse when you remove it

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