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Tear And Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists

Pull apart bread like these cheese filled Tear and Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists are great for entertaining. Bread dough is slathered with garlic-herb butter then sprinkled with shredded cheese. After twisting into breadsticks they bake until puffed and golden. Share them on pizza night, as a sidekick to pasta or as an appetizer with marinara for dipping. They’re guaranteed to be a hit every time.

Tear And Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists

Tear and Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists

This tear and share bread doesn’t require any bread making at all. It uses frozen bread dough that makes assembling it a cinch. How to make Tear and Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Bread – Thaw bread dough in refrigerator covered per the package instructions. Cut each loaf into 9 equal pieces. Lay side by side on a non-stick surface then press together to form roughly two 10×16 inch rectangles.
  • Butter – Brush the entire surface of one rectangle with melted butter.
  • Shredded Cheese – Sprinkle with shredded cheese, 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning and a 1/4 tsp garlic salt. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Second Sheet of Dough – Top with second rectangle of dough. Pinch edges to seal.
  • Cut into Strips – Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut from side to side into strips around 3/4 inches thick. Should yield around 15 pieces.
  • Twist – Next, cut from top to bottom through the middle forming 30 shorter strips. Separate the pieces and twist.
  • Transfer to Pan – Arrange side by side in a buttered 13×9 inch baking pan. Brush the tops with butter, then pour any remaining butter over the twists reserving a small amount for after baking.
  • Let Rise – Cover and let rise in warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread twists for 22-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Check at 22 minutes and lay aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning, if needed.
  • Brush with reserved melted butter and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
step-by-step images how to make bread twists

How to Make the BEST Tear and Share Italian Bread Twists

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Tear and Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists: Two loaves frozen white bread thawed (i.e. Rhodes or similar), salted butter, finely shredded Italian blend cheese or mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan-Romano cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Sheet pans, cheese grater, small bowl, measuring cups and spoons, pizza wheel or pastry wheel to cut the dough into strips.
  • To simplify prep, these bread twists start with frozen white bread dough. If you’re someone who thinks homemade bread making seems a bit intimidating, you can rest easy. There’s no blooming yeast or wondering if the dough will rise with this recipe.
  • When preparing to spread the dough into a rectangle, I find that it’s easier to cut the dough into equal size pieces then press them together. That’s what you see in the first of the step-by-step preparation images. It makes it simpler to press the dough then starting with one huge piece and stretching it into a rectangle.
  • While there are several steps to make this bread, it’s worth every one of them. The soft bread twists bake together forming one large cheese filled loaf, with golden tops and a buttery garlic-herb flavor. It’s over-the-top delicious and it’s a hit each and every time I serve it.
  • Store baked Tear and Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists in an airtight container chilled for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
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Tear And Share Cheesy Italian Bread Twists

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rise time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Bread
Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired, Southern
Keyword: tear-and-share-cheesy-Italian-bread-twists
Servings: 30 bread twists
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves frozen white bread thawed (i.e. Rhodes or similar)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, plus 2 Tbsp melted and divided
  • 2 cup finely shredded Italian blend cheese or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt divided

Instructions

  • Thaw bread dough in refrigerator covered per the package instructions.
  • Once thawed use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut each loaf into 9 equal pieces. Lay side by side on a non-stick surface then press together to form roughly two 10×16 inch rectangles.
  • Brush the entire surface of one rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning and a 1/4 tsp garlic salt. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Top with second rectangle of dough. Pinch edges to seal.
  • Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut from side to side into strips around 3/4 inches thick. Should yield around 15 pieces.
  • Next, cut from top to bottom through the middle forming 30 shorter strips. Separate the pieces and twist.
  • Arrange side by side in a buttered 13×9 inch baking pan. Brush the tops with butter, then pour any remaining butter over the twists reserving a small amount for after baking.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining dry Italian seasoning, garlic salt and grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and let rise in warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread twists for 22-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Check at 22 minutes and lay aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning, if needed.
  • Brush with reserved melted butter and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cutting the dough into equal pieces makes it easier to press forming the rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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5 Comments

  1. Melissa- This looks fabulous. Wish I had a party coming up to bring this to, will probably have to wait until spring. As always, your recipes rock, and every one I’ve made has gotten rave reviews:)

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