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Biryani-Spiced Savory Pull-Apart Bread

This pull-apart bread is soft, buttery, and layered with Biryani spice, caramelized onions, and herbs. It’s meant to be torn apart with your hands—perfect for entertaining, brunch tables, or alongside soups and dips. Unexpected, aromatic, and seriously addictive.

  • Category Baked | Vegetarian | Shareable

  • Servings 6-8

  • Prep Time 20 minutes

  • Cook Time 35 Minutes

Ingredients

Bread Base

  • 1 store-bought pizza dough or soft bread dough (about 1 lb)

Spiced Filling

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tsp Biryani spice blend
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro

Optional Add-Ins (choose one or mix):

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or feta
  • 2 tbsp labneh or cream cheese (dolloped, not spread)

Instructions

Caramelize the Onion

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion and salt, cook slowly for 10–12 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Stir in Biryani spice and remove from heat.

Prepare the Dough

Roll dough into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
Brush generously with melted butter.

Layer the Flavor

Scatter spiced onions evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle herbs and cheese if using.

Slice & Stack

Cut dough into strips, then stack loosely and place upright into a greased loaf pan.
Don’t worry about perfection — uneven layers are ideal.

Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, loosely tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly.

Serve

Rest 10 minutes, then pull apart and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with yogurt dip, labneh, or tomato chutney
  • Perfect with soups, mezze spreads, or as a dinner-table centerpiece