Description
This Caprese Quick Bread recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Italian salad. Packed with the flavors of fresh mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes, this savory bread is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 to 4 oz cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 tbsp grape-seed oil (can use extra virgin olive oil)
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×4 inch bread pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add flavor ingredients: Mix in the basil, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes until evenly distributed.
- Whisk liquid ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until fully combined (the dough will be sticky).
- Transfer to pan: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared bread pan.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean.
Notes
- For doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Caprese Quick Bread, Italian Bread Recipe, Savory Bread, Mozzarella Bread
