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Pull-Apart Bacon Bread

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
Pull-Apart Bacon Bread Recipe photo by Taste of HomeNext Recipe
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 55 min.
Makes 16 servings

Ingredients
  • 12 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat.
  2. Arrange pieces in a 9x5-in. oval on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, layering as needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled.
  3. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts1 serving: 149 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate (1 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 6 g protein.
Originally published as Pull-Apart Bacon Bread in Quick Cooking July/August 2001