Ingredients

• 1 × 7g sachet of dry active yeast
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 180ml full cream milk, warmed
• 50g butter, room temperature
• 1 egg
• 300g plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp full cream milk, for brushing
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• For Filling
• 80g butter, softened
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp each of parsley, chives and rosemary, finely chopped
• 6-8 slices of ham, chopped
• 100g cheddar cheese and gruyère (or mozzarella) cheese, grated

Ham and Cheese Pull Apart Loaf

Prep

4 hours

Serves

1 loaf

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Method

1. For the dough, place yeast, a sprinkle of flour and caster sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook attachment. Pour warm milk on top and set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to bubble.
2. Add in the 50g butter, egg, flour, salt, Italian herbs, paprika, garlic powder and on low speed, knead dough for 3 - 5 minutes until a soft dough comes together. If the dough is sticky, add 1 tbsp of flour extra, this may not be necessary.
3. In a warm place, put dough in a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel for 1 - 2 hours or until doubled in size.