Focaccia Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread is the herbed bread that can be prepared during holidays. The focaccia will be crisp on top and soft in the middle.
In a bowl add cilantro, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and crushed garlic. Warm the oil and pour it on the herbs and allow the flavors to steep into the oil.
For bread
Combine yeast, sugar in the lukewarm water and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
In the stand mixer or food processor add flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and oil. Use the dough hook and mix for 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer into a bowl and cover with a plastic wrap and let it rest for an hour or till it doubles.
After it doubles, then roll the dough into 25 small balls. Place them as a christmas tree or transfer to a greased rectangular pan of 9" by 12" baking tray.
Use your fingertip to dimple the dough leaving equally spaced. Pour herb oil evenly over the top.
Bake at 350 deg F for 15 minutes or till the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Notes
I used 1.5 cups whole wheat flour and 1.5 cups all-purpose flour.
If using whole wheat flour, you may need to add 1/4 cup water.
After shaping, or placing it in the rectangular pan, you may allow to proof it one more time.