Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Step 1: Combine flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl and add warm water and 2 teaspoons oil and stir until dough comes together.

Step 2: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes or until dough is smooth.

Step 3: Coat a large bowl with remaining oil and place dough in oiled bowl and cover with clean tea towel and stand in a warm, draught-free place, for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.

Step 4: Combine butter, garlic and parsley in a small bowl and season.

Step 5: Punch dough down with fist and on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a large rectangle about 40 cm x 35 cm.

Step 6: Spread all but 2 tablespoons butter mixture over dough and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 7: Starting by 1 long side, roll dough and pinch edges to seal and then roll log until an even width.

Step 8: Preheat oven to 220C or 200C fan-forced and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Step 9: Arrange log in a circle on prepared tray, pinching edges together and cut all around at 2.5cm intervals without cutting all the way through.

Step 10: Spread top with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter mixture.

Step 11: Cover bread with a large bowl and stand for 45 minutes in a warm place or until doubled in size.

Step 12: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through and stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 13: TIP - Make smaller individual breads to put in lunch boxes, you will need a shorter cooking time.