Mediterranean Pull Apart Bread Recipe
This Mediterranean Pull Apart Bread is a delightful, savory treat featuring layers of flaky buttermilk biscuit dough combined with a flavorful mix of fresh basil, oregano, garlic, and Mediterranean-inspired toppings including artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, Monterey Jack, and feta cheese. Baked in a bundt pan and easily shareable, it’s perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Dough Mixture
- 2 16-oz. cans jumbo refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (plus more for topping)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Topping Mixture
- 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 14.5-oz. can artichoke hearts, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread.
- Prepare Dough Mixture: Open the cans of refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into four quarters. Place the quartered dough pieces into a large bowl. Add the melted unsalted butter, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, dried oregano, and minced garlic to the dough. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the dough pieces are well-coated.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Generously spray a bundt pan or tube pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make Topping Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well distributed.
- Assemble Layers: Place one-quarter of the dough pieces into the prepared bundt pan. Evenly sprinkle one-quarter of the topping mixture over the dough. Repeat this layering process three more times until all dough and toppings are used, creating layered stacks inside the pan.
- Bake Covered: Tent the top of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow the dough to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil tent carefully, and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert the monkey bread carefully onto a serving plate. Garnish the top with freshly chopped basil before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Ensure the biscuits are cut into quarters for easier layering and pull-apart texture.
- Using fresh basil both in the dough and as topping adds a bright herbal flavor.
- Feel free to substitute Monterey Jack with mozzarella or provolone for a different cheese profile.
- To prevent sticking, do not skip spraying the bundt pan generously with nonstick spray.
- For enhanced flavor, let the assembled dough sit for 10 minutes before baking to let the herbs infuse.
- This bread is best enjoyed warm for easy pulling apart and optimal melted cheese texture.
Keywords: Mediterranean bread, pull apart bread, cheesy bread, appetizer, party bread, artichoke bread, feta cheese bread, savory bread
