Thermomix®: Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

Method

Dough
1.  Place water and yeast in mixing bowl then warm 2 min/37°C/speed 1. Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl.

2.  Add flour, oil, sugar and salt then knead Dough /2 min. Transfer to prepared bowl and bring together into a ball. Cover with cling film and leave to rest until doubled in size (approx. 1 hour). Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with baking paper and make filling.

Filling
3.  Place Parmesan in mixing bowl and grate 10 sec/speed 10. Transfer to a bowl, remove 2 Tbsp to another bowl then, set both aside.

4.  Place garlic in mixing bowl and grate 3 sec/speed 7.

5.  Add mozzarella and larger bowl of grated Parmesan then pulse Turbo/1 sec/1 times. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Clean mixing bowl.

Assembly and Baking
6.  After resting time, divide dough into 32 balls then flatten each into a disc (approx. Ø 8 cm). Place 1 heaped tsp cheese mixture in the centre then fold edges in to form a tightly sealed ball. Place balls, seam-side down and just touching, on prepared tray in the shape of a Christmas tree. Cover with oiled cling film and set aside to prove in a warm place for 30 minutes.

7.  Towards the end of this time, preheat oven to 200°C.

8.  Once risen, brush tree with egg wash then bake for 15 minutes (200°C) or until rolls are cooked and golden. Meanwhile, prepare herb butter.