Perfect Pull-Apart Bread Recipe | Troubleshooting Tips Included

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around experiences and troubleshooting related to making pull-apart bread, particularly the caramel pecan variety. Participants share their personal experiences, discuss variations in ingredients, and offer insights into potential issues encountered during preparation and cooking.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared a story about their caramel pecan pull-apart bread overflowing and smoking during a show, despite having successfully made it at home prior.
  • Another participant suggested reducing the amount of caramel used, noting that they have not experienced similar issues when using less.
  • One participant mentioned using a full stick of butter and a full jar of caramel, while considering the impact of using pecans and the difference between electric and gas ovens.
  • Another participant recounted a similar experience of smoke during their show, attributing it to using the whole jar of caramel.
  • A participant expressed interest in collecting recipes and requested the apple cinnamon pull-apart recipe, indicating they are new to selling Pampered Chef products.
  • One participant shared a document with various pull-apart bread recipes, which they found helpful for beginners.
  • Another participant provided a detailed recipe for pull-apart bread, including ingredient quantities and preparation steps.
  • One participant inquired about the appropriate size of caramel sauce to use, seeking advice from others.
  • Several participants discussed the arrangement of biscuit quarters in the pan and how they mixed the ingredients.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the ideal amount of caramel and butter to use, with some participants suggesting reductions while others have not experienced issues with full amounts. No clear consensus emerges on the cause of the overflow problem.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and variations in recipes, highlighting the trial-and-error nature of cooking and demonstrating a community of support among Pampered Chef consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

New Pampered Chef consultants and those interested in pull-apart bread recipes may find the shared experiences and recipe variations beneficial as they navigate their own cooking demonstrations.

jenniferlynne
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Ok, I wanted to make the carmel pecan pull-apart bread that goes in the small saute pan for my show last night. I was hoping it would help sell some of the cookware. Well, I dont like to make anything without practicing it first. So, Sunday morning before church, I made it for my family for breakfast. It was awesome and everyone loved it. I made it for my show last night exactly the same except I added the pecans (one of the my kids won't eat them so I left them out). While it was baking, it began to bubble over and drip all over the bottom of my hostess' oven, and she had just cleaned it the night before just for the show! :eek: Then it started to smoke a little, and then a lot. We put a pan under it to catch the drips but this seemed to only make it worse! Soon the smoke was literally rolling out of her oven. The bread still turned out just fine and everyone loved it and laughed about the whole thing. I told them all that I just made the exact same recipe a few days before and that did not happen to me. I'm just wondering what went wrong. I didn't add very many pecans at all incase there was someone there that didn't like them. I had one idea of what might have been the cause, but not for sure. When I made them at home, the biscuits went straight from my fridge to be cut up and into the pan. I supplied the ingredients for this show, so they had to ride in the car with me to her house about 45 minutes. I did stick them back in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes before I made the recipe. Do you think that because the biscuits had a chance to warm up and soften that they just swelled up more and caused a spill-over? Any advice would be very helpful. This recipe is so great and simple I would hate to not demo it again, but scared to death of the over flow happening again. :confused:
 
I would just back off on the carmal a bit. The bread could have been the cause, but also did you use a full stick of butter or a half? I have found that a half works just as well, less fat. I haven't had this happen, but I don't put a full jar of carmal in. I only do half, and they taste awesome! :D
 
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Both times I did use a full stick of butter and a full jar of caramel. The only difference the second time was the pecans (about 1/2 cup) but maybe that was just enough to do it. I also have an electric oven and she has a gas one, but I wouldn't think that would make a difference. Oh well, I am going to practice with the apple cinnamon ones today for a brunch I have coming up. Thanks for the advice!
 
Haha, the same thing happened to me at my show last Friday. I think it was because I used the whole jar of caramel. I felt so bad for smoking out their kitchen. We had to move the demo to the living room. I just hope none of the guests thought I was incompetent. At my show the next day I did the apple cinnamon pull apart bread instead. I didn't feel like smoking out another kitchen.
 
apple cinnamon pull apartHey! I will start selling PC in April and am collecting recipes from this site. Yall post soo many great ones! Could you post the recipe for the apple cinnamon pull apart - just the name of that sounds wonderful. What cookbook would yall recommend me getting as the best for easy show recipes?

Thanks!
Jennifer
 
Pull Apart Bread RecipesHi Jennifer,

I've been doing the same thing for recipes and I downloaded this document that someone had posted. It has different recipes for the different types of bread. This is a GREAT start for people just starting out like you and me!!

Brooke
 

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thanks!Brooke, Thanks for the document! I cannot wait to test some of these for myself! I may gain a bunch of weight "testing" all this stuff!!! ha!
 
Here's some more pull-apart bread recipes.

Enjoy, Linda
 

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thanksThanks, Linda! I am sure I will enjoy them.

Jennifer
 
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UpdateOk, I made the caramel pull-apart again at my show Saturday. I did cut down to 1/2 jar of caramel, but left the butter at a full stick just to see what would happen. It still ran over just a little but not nearly as bad as Tuesday nights show, and it didn't smoke up her house at all. I will cut back on the butter next time too.

Thanks for everyone's help!
 
saute pan pull-apartsHello, I am very intrigued by the pull-apart bread recipes for the saute pan. I cannot open any word docs, does anyone know where I can find these recipes other than in word docs? Any help would be appreciated!
 
Here's what I havePull Apart Bread

Apple Cinnamon

1 stick butter
Pantry Cinnamon Plus
¼ cup sugar
1 apple, sliced and chopped
1 package Pillsbury Grands Biscuits


Caramel Pecan

1 stick butter
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 package Pillsbury Grands Biscuits

Garlic

1 stick butter
Pantry Italian Seasoning
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 package Pillsbury Grand Biscuits

Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter in Small Sauté Pan on stovetop, over medium heat—add ingredients, except biscuits, and sauté until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Using Utility Knife, cut biscuits into quarters. Add all the biscuits to the pan, toss with butter mixture, immediately put in oven and bake 18-20 minutes.
 
Thanks!Thanks Jodi..exactly what I needed!
 
"Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter in Small Sauté Pan on stovetop, over medium heat—add ingredients, except biscuits, and sauté until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Using Utility Knife, cut biscuits into quarters. Add all the biscuits to the pan, toss with butter mixture, immediately put in oven and bake 18-20 minutes."

I am very challenged by cooking so please forgive me for asking questions that should be obvious.

1. Which utensil do you use to bake these?
2. Add the biscuits to which pan?
3. Toss with butter mixture implies that you toss everything around like a sald. Hmmm...could this be right?

Help me...........please somebody
 
If you are using the Saute Pan, or any non-stick pan for that matter, do not use metal utensils! Use nylon or wooden/bamboo. I actually use my little bamboo spoons for this recipe.

First you melt the butter in the saute pan, then add the spices, then add the biscuits to the butter/spice mixture in the saute pan. Stir the biscuits around until they are all coated in the butter mixture, use a wooden/bamboo spoon. Then pop this whole pan, butter/spices/biscuits and all, into the oven.

In about 15-20 minutes the biscuits will have puffed up and cooked, take the saute pan out of the oven, remember to use oven mitts. You can eat these out of the pan or flip them over onto a plate. The bamboo tongs work good and I guess the silicone tipped chef's tongs would work well too. We just let it cool down a bit and use our fingers.

I hope this helped. Linda
 
What Size Carmel Sauce is this??Hi all,
I really want to make these, but I went to store and there is like 4 different size of caramel sauze you can buy, so which size do you suggest?? Thanks,

Lisa
 
Lisa/ChefBear Hi all,
I really want to make these, but I went to store and there is like 4 different size of caramel sauze you can buy, so which size do you suggest?? Thanks,

Lisa
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Hi lisa I usually use smuckers brand 12.5 oz I believe. Personally I don't use the whole jar I generally use a 1/2 to 3/4. Try it out before making it at a show. I hope this helps.:D
Amanda
 
adventurechef said:
Here's some more pull-apart bread recipes.

Enjoy, Linda
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With these pull-apart biscuits, is there a specific way we arrange the quarters in the pan? Thanks!
 
tossed in....I just tossed them in the pan and then folded the mixture over them...it seemed to work fine...I hope I did it right.:o

but be sure to put a pan below to catch the dripping when it's in the oven....:o i started it and heard the sizzle.....:rolleyes: LOL...
 
How much cinnamon have you all put in the cinnamon apple one? I made it for my famiy, and just sprinkled a good amount on there, I didn't measure, but it definitely needed more cinnamon. and the recipe doesn't say how much. I haven't made the caramel one yet...so I'm glad I read this first!
The garlic is a family favorite now!
 
For the carmal ones I don't use the whole jar because of the boiling over factor. I don't want a mess in my oven or a hosts.
For the apple cinnamon I use a tablespoon of our cinamon plus mix. I hope this helps. They are all very yummy.
 
I use 1/2 stick of butter in the Garlic and Caramel ones. You really dont need a whole stick.
 
I don't have the saute pan yet...Would these recipes fit in the mini oval baker?
 
kelleyg Would these recipes fit in the mini oval baker?
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I would think they would it holds roughly about the same. I have used two cans in the fluted stone works really well and looks nice too.:D
 
could u make more in the 10" skillet??? i want to show this more!!
 
Don't feel so bad. I quadrupled the recipe to make in the grill pan for a fundraiser show and the same happened to me. Only I was making the ones with brown sugar and butter! It was a mess! I sold a grill pan and a roasting pan that day though!
 
in 12"executive skillet?Hi, I am doing a brunch tomorrow and wondered if I could do this in the 12" skillet? Do you think a full jar of caramel and 1 stick of butter would work? Also, I made it in the saute pan with cresent rolls and liked it much better than biscuits. :) Thanks for input on those that have tried the 12". Do you flip it out with the 12" or serve out of the pan?
 
Great Ideas!I'm so excited to try these recipes! I've been wanting to do a Pampering for some businesses and didn't have a clue as to what I could take. I don't like the idea of having to leave a stone or something. :) I can hardly wait to try it. I'm sure my family will love trying these recipes!

Thanks!

Anita
 
Same as ChefNic asked ... how much cinnamon do you use on the apple cinnamon pull-aparts?Tanya
 
I fixed them today for my show and I put about 1/4 teas in mine and they tasted great. I also had the problem with the over flow and smokey kitchen, but we just put a pizza pan under them and that seemed to catch the most of it. I think I will try cutting it to a half stick of butter, see if that fixes the spill over problem.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for the Perfect Pull-Apart Bread?

To make the Perfect Pull-Apart Bread, you will need all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and butter. Optional ingredients include herbs, cheese, or garlic for added flavor.

How long does it take to prepare and bake the Perfect Pull-Apart Bread?

The preparation time is about 15-20 minutes, and the bread typically takes 30-35 minutes to bake. However, you should also account for rising time, which can take about 1 hour.

What should I do if my bread doesn't rise properly?

If your bread doesn't rise, ensure that your yeast is fresh and active. Check the water temperature; it should be warm but not hot (around 110°F). If the dough is too cold, place it in a warm, draft-free area to help it rise.

Can I make the Perfect Pull-Apart Bread ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time. After kneading, place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature and rise before baking.

What are some common troubleshooting tips for Perfect Pull-Apart Bread?

Common troubleshooting tips include ensuring your yeast is active, not over-kneading the dough, and allowing enough time for the dough to rise. If the bread is too dense, it may need more kneading or a longer rising time.

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