Description
Savory Caprese Bread is a delightful twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad. This fresh Italian bread is loaded with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, making it a perfect savory treat for any occasion.
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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, olive oil, and Greek yogurt.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is best served warm and fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like olives, artichokes, or different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Savory bread recipe, Caprese bread, Italian bread, Fresh ingredients