Savory Caprese Bread
Savory Caprese Bread is a delightful, homemade bread that embodies the vibrant flavors of Italy. This easy-to-make quick bread combines gooey mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile bread can be enjoyed warm as a side dish or sliced for sandwiches. It’s a surefire way to impress your loved ones and elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- â…“ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, olive oil, and yogurt until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg