Description
This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a whimsical and delicious centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings. With layers of gooey cheese and soft dough, it’s sure to bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour (for rolling out dough)
- Yeast
- Water
- Salt
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese (optional)
- Dairy-free cheese alternatives (optional)
- Fresh Basil (optional)
- Fresh Oregano (optional)
- Dried Herbs (optional)
- Garlic Powder (optional)
- Italian Seasoning (optional)
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Almond Milk (for vegan egg wash)
- Water (for vegan egg wash)
- Cornstarch (for vegan egg wash)
- Chopped Spinach (optional add-in)
- Sun-dried Tomatoes (optional add-in)
- Sautéed Mushrooms (optional add-in)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. If using store-bought, follow the package instructions.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into triangle shapes, aiming for about 12-15 triangles to form your Christmas tree.
- On half of each triangle, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese and add any optional ingredients you desire. Fold the other half over to create a cheese-filled triangle.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, start placing the triangles in the shape of a Christmas tree, with the wider ends at the bottom and the points facing upwards.
- In a small bowl, whisk together an egg (or your vegan alternative). Brush this mixture over the surface of the dough.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is puffed and golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, let the bread cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs or serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese and optional add-ins for a unique flavor. You can also prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake.