Christmas Tree Pull-apart Bread
This Christmas Tree Pull-apart Bread is a festive savoury sharing bread filled with garlic, Parmesan and melted mozzarella. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the strong bread flour dough to a silky, elastic consistency without any effort, while the built-in scale and grating function speed up preparation. Ideal as a vegetarian starter or party centrepiece during the holidays, it bakes into a golden tree everyone can tear and share.
About this recipe
Christmas Tree Pull-apart Bread Thermomix TM7 style is the showstopper your festive table has been waiting for. When people search for Christmas bread recipes or Thermomix TM7 party bread, they want something that looks spectacular yet comes together easily in an all-in-one kitchen machine — and this recipe delivers exactly that. The dough, made from strong bread flour, instant yeast and olive oil, is kneaded by the TM7 into a smooth, elastic ball that rises light and pillowy. The savoury filling combines freshly grated Parmesan, finely chopped garlic and torn mozzarella, so every torn branch melts in the mouth with a garlicky, cheesy pull. Shaped into a tree and brushed with egg for a glossy golden finish, it works brilliantly as a vegetarian starter, a drinks party snack or a fun centrepiece for Christmas brunch. Children love pulling the branches apart, making it as interactive as it is delicious. Because the Thermomix handles weighing, chopping, grating and kneading, you spend your time on the shaping and decorating — the part that makes the biggest impression on your guests.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Let the shaped tree prove in a warm, draught-free spot until visibly puffed before baking; a well-risen dough ensures the branches pull apart cleanly and the mozzarella melts evenly between the layers.
- Tip 2: Brush the baked tree with a little olive oil mixed with the leftover chopped garlic for extra shine and aroma, then serve warm on a wooden board so guests can tear the branches straight from the tree.
- Tip 3: Grate the Parmesan and chop the garlic in the mixing bowl before starting the dough to save washing up; you can also prepare the dough the evening before and let it rise slowly in the fridge overnight.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1 (lactose-free): Replace the mozzarella and Parmesan with lactose-free melting cheese or a mature lactose-free Gouda; the garlic and olive oil still deliver plenty of savoury flavour while the tree keeps its cheesy pull.
- Variation 2 (festive sweet version): Swap the savoury filling for cinnamon sugar and chopped dark chocolate, brush the baked tree with melted butter and dust with icing sugar 'snow' for a breakfast centrepiece children will adore on Christmas morning.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing to the gram - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs strong bread flour and water directly in the bowl for a consistently balanced dough. [Built-in Scale]
- Chopping in seconds - The Thermomix chops the garlic clove finely without any manual cutting, spreading intense flavour evenly through the filling. [Multi-Function]
- Kneading hands-free - The TM7 kneads the yeasted bread dough into a smooth, elastic ball while you grate and prepare the cheeses. [Hands-Free]
- Grating effortlessly - The Thermomix grates a block of Parmesan into fine shreds that melt quickly between the pull-apart layers. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the filling - The Thermomix blends egg and olive oil into an even glaze, giving the Christmas tree its glossy golden crust. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- dried instant yeast
- strong white bread flour
- olive oil
- granulated sugar
- fine sea salt
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic clove
- mozzarella cheese
- medium egg