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Parmesan Bread Bites Recipe

Parmesan Bread Bites Recipe
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Delicious Parmesan Bread Bites made with homemade pizza dough and infused with a flavorful garlic butter blend seasoned with Italian herbs and parsley. These soft yet slightly crisp bites are perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, offering a delightful combination of buttery garlic, aromatic herbs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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Homemade Pizza Dough

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for richer flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic salt as substitute)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (reduce if using garlic salt)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley)

Topping

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is activated. Add the olive oil, sugar (if using), salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1-1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
  2. Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, finely minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and parsley until thoroughly combined and fluffy. If using garlic salt, adjust the salt accordingly to avoid oversalting.
  3. Roll out the dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12 x 10 inches and ¼ inch thick.
  4. Trim and cut: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the surface of the rolled dough. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top. Cut the dough into small bite-sized squares, approximately 1 to 1 ½ inches each.
  5. Bake: Place the cut pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each piece. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
  6. Serve warm: Remove from the oven and allow the Parmesan Bread Bites to cool slightly for a couple of minutes. Serve warm as a snack or appetizer, enjoying their garlicky, cheesy, and herbaceous flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, use homemade pizza dough, but store-bought dough can be used in a pinch.
  • If using garlic salt instead of fresh garlic, reduce the added salt to prevent oversalting.
  • Parmesan cheese can be substituted with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
  • Bread flour will give chewier bites, while all-purpose flour yields softer bites.
  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage; bring to room temperature before use.
  • For a fresher herb flavor, use twice the amount of fresh parsley instead of dried parsley.

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