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Everything Bagel Scallion Cream Cheese Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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This Everything Bagel Scallion Cream Cheese Pull-Apart Bread is a savory, irresistible loaf packed with aromatic everything bagel seasoning, creamy scallion-spiked cream cheese, and melted mozzarella. Soft, fluffy pull-apart layers make it perfect for sharing, ideal as a flavorful breakfast treat, snack, or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup 2% or whole milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry or instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded

Assembly Ingredients

  • Additional flour, for rolling out dough
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, for brushing on top
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Butter Mixture: Place the butter, milk, and water in a large microwave-safe measuring cup and heat for 30 seconds. Stir, then heat for another 15 seconds or until butter is completely melted.
  2. Activate Yeast: Pour the warm mixture into the stand mixer bowl, whisk in sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, everything bagel seasoning, and salt.
  4. Combine Dough: Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in the mixer and mix on low with dough hook until combined.
  5. Add Eggs and Knead: Add eggs and mix until dough forms a smooth, sticky ball. Add flour gradually if too sticky, but dough should be soft.
  6. First Rise: Oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover with damp towel, and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Make Filling: While dough rises, mix softened cream cheese, chopped scallions, and 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning until combined. Set aside.
  8. Prep Loaf Pan: Butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan liberally for assembly.
  9. Roll Out Dough: Punch down risen dough and roll on a floured surface into a roughly 12×20 inch rectangle.
  10. Spread Filling: Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the dough surface and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
  11. Cut and Stack Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut lengthwise into 5 even strips, then stack strips on top of each other carefully.
  12. Cut Stacked Dough: Cut stacked strips into 6 square sections and stack them upright in the prepared loaf pan like an accordion.
  13. Second Rise: Cover with towel and let rise for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
  14. Apply Topping: Brush melted butter over the top of the bread and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning.
  15. Bake Bread: Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, checking after 35 minutes. Bread should be golden brown and set on top.
  16. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven, cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This dough is sticky but soft; add flour cautiously to avoid a tough loaf.
  • Make sure the yeast mixture is foamy before proceeding to ensure proper rising.
  • You can use 2% or whole milk based on preference for richness.
  • Everything bagel seasoning can be homemade or store-bought.
  • For best flavor, serve this bread warm right after baking.
  • Storing leftovers in an airtight container keeps bread fresh for 2-3 days.
  • Freezing baked bread is possible; thaw thoroughly before reheating.

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

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