This beet feta twisted heart bread is a soft, tender, and vibrant pull apart bread with the perfect balance of earthy beets with tangy cheese and aromatic herbs. This is best to serve for any festive occassion, like Valentine's Day!
About this bread
You should make this beet feta twisted heart bread because it's equal parts delicious, beautiful, and fun to bake. The vibrant color and the shape make the day exra special showing your love. It's worth it!
Shaping bread is always fun as it unleashes creativity inside you. I love shaping bread and this Peacocok Shaped Pizza Bread is a 3-D bread which was superfun.
Flavor wise, this bread is spot on! The salty, tangy feta balances that sweetness and earthyness of the beets, perfectly, making every bite rich and savory. So comforting!
It is an impressive centerpiece! Trust me, everyone will left speechless, but they are going to be busy pulling it apart and munching it down! Whether you're baking for brunch, a celebration, a dinner gathering, or just to treat yourself, this homemade bread is the best!
it is incredibly easy to make and versatile too. You can serve it warm with butter or olive oil, or pair it with soups and salads, or enjoy it on its own as a snack.
Ingredients
To make this tender and vibrant beet feta twisted heart pull apart bread, you will need the following ingredients:
All purpose flour - gives structure to the bread
Roasted beet puree - adds antioxidants and a vibrant color to the bread.
Salt - gives flavor
Sugar - to activate the yeast instantly
Milk - adds to the softness of the bread
Butter - adds tenderness and flavor to the bread
Instant yeast - gives structure and leavens the bread. Instead of instant yeast, use active dry yeast but make sure to activate and use it in the recipe.
Cheese - cream cheese, tangy feta, and mozzarella give the addictive cheesy flovor to the filling. As thios recipe uses feta in brine, make sure to skip addig salt to your filling or add based on your needs.
Herbs - Dill and curly parsley pairs well with the cheese and beets
Garlic -adds characteristic flavor to the bread
Black pepper and chili flakes - use as needed to give that spicy kick.
Serving Suggestions
This bread is best for Valentine's Day menu. Or make this for your loved ones any day and make the day the best and extra memorable!
This beet feta twisted heart bread is great as such. And best when warm. It is filled with garlicky cheesy goodness. It is perfect to serve with simple tzatziki. my kids love it with ranch too. You can pair with your favorite sauce.
Storage
This bread has cheese and this recipe makes two hearts. Though it is possible that the bread will be gone quickly, depending on your family size, you have some extra.
If I am not using it in the next couple of hours, I prefer to store this in the refrigerator and it stays well for 4-5 days. I warm the bread in oven and serve. You can also try freezing it.
More Beet recipes
Beet is a nutrient powerhouse and is good source of iron and antioxidants. If you are looking for tasty and fun recipes that your family will ask for repeats, try the following.
More Pull Apart Breads
Pull apart breads are easy to make and serve when you have large crowd. Or just for your family! It gives a satisfaction! Some of my pull apart variations are here for you to try.
Cranberry and Gingerbread Rolls
Valentine Recipes
I have here some great ideas to make for Valentine's Day. Check these out.
Rose Rasmalai Crinkle
Triple Chocolate M&M Giant Heart Cookie
Strawberry White Chocolate Bomb
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Beet Feta Twisted Heart Bread
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Milk room temperature
- 6 tbsp Roadted beet Puree
- 2½ cups All purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp Instant Yeast
For the Filling
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup Dill finely chopped
- ¼ cup Parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp Chili flakes
- ¼ tsp Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese room temperature
- ⅔ cup Feta in brine shredded or crumbled
- ⅔ cup Mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Add the ingredients listed in the order into the bread machine and set it on dough cycle and let it prove for an hour.
- In the meantime, combine the butter, 1 tbsp each of garlic, dill and parsley. Set aside a half teaspoon of this mixture.
- To a bowl, add the remaining butter mixture, remaining garlic and herbs, cheese, black pepper, and chili flakes. Mix thoroughly.
- Once the dough has doubled, punch and knead, divide into three equal portions.
- Take each portion and roll into a quarter inch thick 10-in circle. Cut a heart shape with 10-in height. Reserve the dough scraps.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture into a heart dough, place another heart and gently press the edges. use a cookie cutter and make a mark in the center to guide cutting into strips for shaping.
- Cut the dough at different points from the center to the edge. Start at the bottom, gently twist the dough and tuck the dough underneath. Proceed on the both sides in a similar fashion. Place it on a baking tray.
- Prove for 40 minutes. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Bake for 22-23 miutes. Remove from the oven and brush with reserved garlic herb butter.
- Serve warm with sauces, tzatziki, or as such.
Wendy M. Klik says
I love the flavor profile of this naturally colored bread. Gorgeous.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Wendy!
hobby baker Kelly says
Gorgeous loaf! And I love the flavors of spanakopita, so this sounds just delicious.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Kelly!
Swathi says
This Beet feta twisted heart bread is really cute and sure it is delicious I am going to try this.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Swathi!
Stacy says
What a beautiful bread with the two different colors, especially the vibrant pinky red! Very creative indeed!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Stacy!
Vera Bortolotto says
What a super cute idea!! My 2 favorite ingredients on top of that!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Vera!
Sarah | Well and Full says
This bread is so vibrant and delicious!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Sarah!