Description

This Vegemite and Cheese Pull-Apart Loaf is a soft, fluffy, and cheesy bread infused with that iconic Aussie Vegemite flavor. Each golden roll is filled with melted cheddar, perfect for tearing apart and sharing warm from the oven. Comforting, nostalgic, and irresistibly savoury, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing bake.

Ingredients

2 tsp caster sugar

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 cup milk

1 tbsp Vegemite

3 cups plain bread flour

7 g sachet dry yeast

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Butter, to serve

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Instructions

Make the milk mixture: Whisk sugar, salt, milk, and Vegemite in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute, until smooth and just lukewarm.
Form the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and yeast. Pour in the warm milk mixture and olive oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Knead: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape: Punch down dough and knead in half of the grated cheddar. Divide into 16 equal balls.
Second rise: Grease a 23 cm springform pan. Arrange the dough balls snugly inside. Cover and let rise for another hour until nearly doubled.
Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Sprinkle remaining cheddar over the top and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Serve: Cool slightly before serving warm with butter for spreading.

Notes

Brush the baked loaf with melted butter mixed with Vegemite for extra flavor and shine.

Try using mozzarella or a cheddar–parmesan blend for a different cheesy twist.

Swap Vegemite for a milder yeast spread or pesto if preferred.

Add chopped chives or herbs for a fragrant savory boost.

Substitute up to half the flour with wholemeal for extra fiber.

Prep Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes rising time)
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Bread / Snack / Side
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg