Description
An elegant communal loaf that breaks into soft, garlicky ribbons, featuring layers of herb butter and melting cheese for a dramatic experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pizza dough or 1 lb (450 g) store-bought sourdough-style dough — room temperature
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter — melted and slightly browned
- 3 cloves garlic — finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary — finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt — or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) grated mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes — optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment.
- Roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Stir the garlic and herbs into the warm browned butter and brush a thin layer over the dough.
- Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella and half the Parmesan on the buttered surface.
- Slice the dough into 6-8 strips, stack them, and arrange in the prepared pan.
- Brush with remaining butter mixture, scatter remaining cheeses and red pepper flakes, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Optionally broil briefly for a deeper crust.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley and flaky sea salt.
Notes
Allow the dough to relax at room temperature for easier stretching. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg