Savory Caprese Bread : A Fresh Italian Bread Recipe
Savory Caprese Bread is a fresh and flavorful Italian-inspired loaf featuring sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. This moist and tender bread combines the classic Caprese salad ingredients in a delicious, easy-to-make bread perfect for snacks, sandwiches, or alongside soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Add-ins:
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, olive oil, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine and Fold: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender. Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or black pepper to the batter.
- Ensure sun-dried tomatoes are well drained to prevent excess moisture in the bread.
- This bread is best eaten within 2 days or can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 month.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and to keep the loaf intact.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream without altering the texture significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Savory bread, Caprese bread, Italian bread, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, easy bread recipe
