26 Pull-Apart Recipes You'll Want to Get Your Hands On (2024)

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26 Pull-Apart Recipes You'll Want to Get Your Hands On (1)Rashanda CobbinsUpdated: Jan. 16, 2023

    Get your hands on these sweet and savory pull-apart appetizers. Start tearing and sharing!

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    Pizza Monkey Bread

    I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It's fast and easy, and my kids love it. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California

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    Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread

    Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this already scrumptious showpiece for a brunch or family gathering. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

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    Taste of Home

    S'mores Monkey Bread Muffins

    When it comes to mini versions of anything, I'm sold! These muffins are ooey-gooey individual-sized monkey breads made with frozen dinner roll dough, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. They couldn't be easier to make, and kids just love them. —Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas

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    4/26

    Pesto Pull-Apart Bread

    I combined some of my favorite flavors in an easy bread to complement our Italian meals. I make the pesto, oven-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, but store-bought versions work too. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (Field Editor),

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    Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread

    The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It's hard to resist a caramel-coated treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Party Cheese Bread

    You can’t go wrong with this cheese bread recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It’s better than the usual garlic bread with pasta, too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California

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    Pull-Apart Caramel Coffee Cake

    The first time I made this delightful breakfast treat for a brunch party, it was a huge hit. Now I get requests every time family or friends do anything around the breakfast hour! I always keep the four simple ingredients on hand. —Jaime Keeling, Keizer, Oregon

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    8/26

    Pull-Apart Bacon Bread

    I stumbled across this recipe while looking for something different to take to a brunch. Boy, am I glad I did! Everyone asked for the recipe and was surprised it called for only five ingredients. It's the perfect treat to bake for an informal get-together. —Traci Collins, Cheyenne, Wyoming

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    9/26

    Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread

    Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog is a breakfast treat or knockout dessert. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, MO

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    10/26

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    Hawaiian Cheese Bread

    This bread is absolutely delicious. My mother’s friend brought it to a party at work, and after one bite, Mom knew she had to have the recipe. With constant nagging, she eventually got it! Simple and fast, this mouthwatering loaf is a hit with everybody and at every kind of function. —Amy McIlvain, Wilmington, Delaware

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    11/26

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    Orange-Fig Pull-Aparts

    For breakfast on Thanksgiving, my mom requested an orange pull-apart bread. I tried making one by dressing up tubes of refrigerated rolls. She loved it!—Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

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    Veggie Pull-Apart Bread

    A bread machine hurries along the dough-making process, but chopped vegetables, bacon and cheese make the buttery wreath unforgettable. —Christi Ross, Guthrie, Texas

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    Apple Pull-Apart Bread

    For a fun sweet treat that's certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a yummy surprise filling of apples and pecans. It's well worth the bit of extra effort. —Carolyn Gregory, Hendersonville, Tennessee

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    Spinach Dip Pull-Aparts

    Even picky eaters who don't like to eat spinach will dig into these tasty little bites. — Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

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    Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts

    We love sticky buns made with my husband's angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

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    Savory Party Bread

    It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. —Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

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    Fruity Pull-Apart Bread

    Who doesn't love to start the day with monkey bread? This skillet version is packed with bright berries and dolloped with irresistibly rich cream cheese. A sprinkle of fresh basil brings it all together. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas

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    18/26

    Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread

    I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough to make extra to use as waffle and pancake syrup. —Emily Main, Tonopah, Arizona

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    Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread

    Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your taste, cut back on the bourbon or use milk as a non-alcoholic substitute.—James Schend, Dairy Freed

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    20/26

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    Parmesan-Bacon Bubble Bread

    When I needed to put some leftover bread dough to good use, I started with a recipe I often use for bubble bread and substituted savory ingredients for the sweet. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

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    Orange Dream Pull-Apart Bread

    My baking therapy is to make treats for friends and co-workers. This pull-apart bread makes everyone smile as they face a busy day. —Vickie Friday Martin, Scroggins, Texas

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    Tomato-Basil Pull-Apart Rolls

    My nephew helped me create these soft and colorful rolls. He named them “wheelies” because the spiral shapes reminded him of his toy trucks. —Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois

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    Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread

    I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes time but I guarantee it's worth it. Using both sauces is twice as tasty. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

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    Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread

    I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys love the sticky sweetness. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois

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    Sesame Herb Pull-Apart Bread

    The beauty of this bread is that all the prep work is done a day ahead. The savory herbs make it irresistible. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

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    Cherry Pull-Apart Bread

    Every year I make a huge batch of my cherry bread —some goes to friends as a special treat, and the rest we enjoy as part of our Christmas breakfast. Refrigerated biscuits give the texture of scones to a pretty loaf that's much quicker than yeast bread made from scratch. —Beverly Batty, Forest Lake, Minnesota

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    Originally Published: April 19, 2018

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    Rashanda Cobbins

    Rashanda is a former food editor for Taste of Home. While studying for her bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, Rashanda interned in Southern Living’s test kitchen and later spent nearly a decade developing recipes and food content at ConAgra Brands. In her spare time, she loves scoping out local farmers markets and having picnics in the park.

    26 Pull-Apart Recipes You'll Want to Get Your Hands On (2024)

    FAQs

    Why is it called monkey bread? ›

    Some food historians suggest that it comes from the pastry being a finger food, and that those eating it pick apart the bread with their hands as a monkey might. Others suggest that it comes from the pastry's resemblance to the monkey puzzle tree Araucaria araucana.

    What can you pull apart? ›

    Pull-Apart Recipes
    • Everything Bagel Monkey Bread.
    • Cheesy Pesto Crescent Christmas Tree.
    • Stuffed Pretzel Dippers with Cheesy Mustard Dip.
    • Ham and Swiss Biscuit Dippers with Creamy Chive Dip.
    • Smoked Ham and Jalapeño Pull-Apart Bread.
    • Pull-Apart Crescent Christmas Tree.
    • Greek Monkey Bread.
    • Mini French Onion Monkey Breads.

    Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour? ›

    You can always substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour one for one in any recipe that calls for it. Your bread might not raise quite as high or have quite as much chew, if you are using all-purpose flour, but it will still be delicious and homemade and all the good things.

    What is focaccina? ›

    Focaccina is an appetizer-sized portion of regular focaccia. This bread needs no introduction since it is such a ubiquitous baked good. It is believed that focaccia originated in ancient Greece, and countless people still enjoy eating focaccia to this day.

    Why do they call it dumb bread? ›

    Dumb bread is a traditional bread that originates from the Virgin Islands. The name "dumb bread" comes from the cooking technique called dum pukht, originating from India and brought to the Caribbean when the Indian indentured workers replaced the slaves. This bread does not require any yeast.

    What do Americans call Tiger bread? ›

    The name originated in the Netherlands, where it is known as tijgerbrood or tijgerbol (tiger bun), and where it has been sold at least since the early 1970s. The US supermarket chain Wegmans sells it as "Marco Polo" bread. In the San Francisco Bay Area it is called Dutch Crunch.

    What is a word for pull apart? ›

    Synonyms: separate , split , force apart, divide , break up, isolate , uncouple.

    What does it mean to be pulled apart? ›

    1. : to be separated into parts or pieces by pulling. The rolls pull apart easily. 2. : to separate or break (something) into parts or pieces.

    Why is King Arthur flour better? ›

    What you get—instead of those chemical bleaching agents—is flour from superior grains grown by farmers we trust. Our flour is carefully milled according to the strictest specifications that we've developed over generations to give you the best, most consistent results at home.

    Does flour go bad? ›

    The rule of thumb here is the more protein, the lower the shelf life. For low-protein types of flour, like all-purpose or cake flour, you have about a year from the date of purchase to use it. For higher protein varieties, like bread flour, the clock runs out quicker; you'll get about nine months.

    What is the best flour for homemade bread? ›

    While bread flour is the best option, it can sometimes be used if you don't have bread flour. “Check the protein content,” advises Chef Jürgen, since it can vary from brand to brand, and an all-purpose flour that contains protein on the higher end of the range, 12 to 13 percent, will produce a better outcome.

    What does focaccia mean in English? ›

    : a flat Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil.

    What do Italians call focaccia? ›

    Focaccia (pronounced fo-kah-cha) is a flat bread similar to pizza dough that can be either sweet or savory. In Italy, Liguria is the best known region for focaccia, which is called “classica” in Genoa, a focaccia 1/2 to 1 inch thick, with a light crust and an surface full of indentations that hold oil.

    Why is focaccia not bread? ›

    How Is Focaccia Different From Other Bread? Focaccia is ½" to 1" thick with a light crust on the top and bottom. It's often described as "flatbread" or "Italian flat bread," but unlike the flat bread we're used to, it isn't flat at all, but thick and fluffy.

    What fruit is called monkey bread? ›

    Baobab is a fruit grown in Africa. Pronounced as “bau-bab,” this fruit grows on trees that can be over 1,000 years old. A baobab tree may also be called a monkey bread tree, Ethiopian sour gourd, cream of tartar tree and even upside-down tree.

    Is monkey bread a southern thing? ›

    to get right. Chef Thomas nailed it on the first try for. Gayle King!

    Why do navajos eat fry bread? ›

    Credit is given to the Navajo people for creating fry bread after they were forced to make the “Long Walk” from Arizona to New Mexico. Hungry and far away from their traditional foods, they turned U.S. government rations of flour, salt, baking powder and lard into a filling bread that saved many from starvation.

    What is monkey meat made of? ›

    Monkey meat is the flesh and other edible parts derived from monkeys, a kind of bushmeat. Human consumption of monkey meat has been historically recorded in numerous parts of the world, including multiple Asian and African nations.

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