Citrus Pull-Apart Bread: A Juicy Twist for Your Family Table
A delightful and juicy twist on traditional pull-apart bread, perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup citrus juice (lemon or orange)
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and eggs until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with the citrus zest and juice. Stir to combine.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and roll in additional sugar if desired.
- Layer the dough balls in a greased baking pan.
- Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of citrus glaze on top before serving.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Citrus Pull-Apart Bread