Savory Caprese Bread
A savory, no-yeast quick bread inspired by the flavors of Caprese salad, featuring fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes baked into a moist loaf that’s ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 1/2–4 oz cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed)
2 eggs
2 1/2 tbsp grape-seed oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4-inch bread pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add basil, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes to the dry mixture, tossing until coated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and buttermilk until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined (batter will be sticky).
- Spread mixture evenly in prepared bread pan.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Bread flour adds structure and chew; all-purpose flour can be used exclusively if needed.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and a milk-lemon juice mixture in place of buttermilk.
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes can be used if drained and patted dry.
- Top with parmesan before baking for extra cheesy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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