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Creating a Festive Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients together
  • Combine wet ingredients
  • Form the dough
  • Let the dough rise
  • Prepare the filling
  • Shape the dough
  • Add the cheese filling
  • Cut and shape the tree
  • Second rise
  • Preheat and egg wash
  • Bake the bread
  • Cool and serve