Herbed Asiago Bubble Bread

Recipe by Robyn Sargent

These shareable pull-apart breads will fill your kitchen with wo heavenly scents — savory herbs and toasting cheese — as they bake. After the dough is divided into balls, each one is coated in a mixture of olive oil, Asiago cheese, and garlic before being placed in the pans. As the rolls bake, they develop a crispy, almost-fried, cheesy crust paired with a soft, fluffy interior.

Prep
30 mins
Bake
20 to 25 mins
Total
2 hrs 30 mins
Yield
16 rolls
Herbed Asiago Bubble Bread
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Instructions

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  1. To make the dough: Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. Combine flour with the rest of the dough ingredients — by hand, mixer, or bread machine — to make a soft, smooth dough.

  2. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until puffy, about an hour.

  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Cover it with a clean towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  4. To make the coating: Combine all of the filling ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

  5. To assemble and bake: Lightly oil two 8" round or 9" round cake pans. Alternatively, use one 11" or 12" round deep dish pizza pan.

  6. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and shape each into a ball.

  7. Dip each ball in the coating mixture, and lay them into the pans. Pour any remaining coating evenly over the dough.

  8. Cover the pans with greased plastic wrap, and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

  9. While the bread is rising, preheat the oven to 400°F.

  10. Bake the bread for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it's golden brown. Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

  11. Store, well-wrapped, for three days at room temperature. Freeze for up to three months.

Tips from our Bakers

  • A dark-colored pan will produce bread with a crispier bottom than a light-colored, reflective pan.