How do you score sourdough Christmas tree?

SCORING INTO A CHRISTMAS TREE I find that a large, straight edged knife is best for cutting the dough into the basic Christmas Tree shape and making the diagonal cuts . Large kitchen shears work well for snipping the edges of the dough.

How do you make a meat Christmas tree?

Get yourself a styrofoam cone and set it on a serving board, then chop up your chosen meats, cheese, fruits and pickles into uniform bite-sized pieces. Olives and cherry tomatoes also work well. Next, use toothpicks to attach your pieces onto the cone in pretty patterns.

What is the best flour for scoring sourdough bread?

to pop without leaving behind an ooky texture. #baking #sourdough #sourdoughscoring #probaker.

What is the easiest sourdough score?

Score directly from the refrigerator - cold dough is much easier to score, and the contrast in temperature will help with the dough rise even higher. Use a specialized tool - even the sharpest bread paring knife won't have an edge that can neatly cut through wet dough.

Why is my sourdough so hard to score?

It is difficult to score very soft dough or dough at room temperature. Make sure your blade is as sharp as possible and try one very quick stroke . Sometimes this is just not possible. Some bakers will put their loaves in the freezer for about 20 minutes before scoring to firm up the dough.

How do you make a charcuterie tree step by step?

Directions. The Base: Place the longest board at the bottom and arrange an assortment of crackers and toasted bread slices. The Meats: Place the next longest board above the crackers and top with a selection of prosciutto, mortadella, salami, speck, and lomo. It's a good idea to have extra to replenish as needed.

How to make a charcuterie board that looks like a Christmas tree?

Use one layer of crackers to create the 1st row in the tree at the bottom of the triangle. Then add sticks of cheese, and a row of purple grapes above that. Above the grapes place two rows of sliced mini cucumber. The next layer is marcona almonds (you can lightly mound these to fill in).

How do you fold meat for charcuterie tree?

Fold the slice in half lengthwise. Starting at one end, roll the meat tightly, creating a spiral shape. Fan out the edges slightly to resemble petals. Place the meat rose on your charcuterie board, and repeat the process until you have the desired number of roses.

How far in advance can I make a charcuterie tree?

This is the perfect food display that you can make a day before your party . To make sure all the foods keep in the refrigerator, I would definitely wrap the tree with plastic wrap to keep all the ingredients fresh.

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread - easy recipe!

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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread – warm, buttery, garlicky pull apart bread loaded with melty cheese. Easy fun Christmas food and the perfect kick-off to the holiday season.

Irresistible warm, garlic-buttery pull-apart Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread filled with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese.

Easy Christmas Tree bread filled with its cheesy goodness is a show-stopping treat perfect for your holiday party and one the whole family will love.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

This gorgeous Christmas Tree Bread is simple to make from pre-made pizza crust and a few simple grocery store ingredients.
Cheesy bread is popular with almost everyone so it’s a great Christmas party (or any holiday) appetizer.
The shape of a Christmas tree makes it so festive.
It’s even a great side dish with your Christmas dinner!

What’s in Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread RECIPE?

refrigerator pizza dough
parchment paper
mozzarella cheese sticks
egg
butter
grated parmesan cheese
parsley
rosemary
basil
grated garlic
Marinara sauce, pizza sauce and/or pesto for dipping

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY CHRISTMAS TREE BREAD:

Preheat the oven to 400° then line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.

Open the tube of pizza dough and spread out on a lightly floured surface. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 30 squares.

Next cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 (1″) approximatley equal pieces and a chunk of mozzarella to each piece of dough.

Roll the dough to form a tightly sealed ball, pinching to seal the edges.

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet seam side down in the shape of a Christmas tree (the balls should be lightly touching).

What goes with christmas bread?

This bread is a solid appetizer on its own but also goes perfectly so many entrees, including the ones below.

Baked Mostaccioli

Braised Beef Ragu

Garlic Butter Scallops

Lasagna Soup

CAN I MAKE CHRISTMAS TREE BREAD AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes! Here’s how you do it.

Roll cheese filled balls per recipe instructions then place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (do NOT add the egg wash).
Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and transfer it to the freezer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the dough is frozen.
Place frozen balls in a zip top bag and store in the freezer until you’re ready to bake (they take up less room this way).
Freeze without egg wash.
When you’re ready to bake the bread, remove the balls from the freezer and thaw on the counter about 45 minutes.
After the dough balls are thawed, assemble the tree, brush with egg wash and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes.