Savory Caprese Bread: A Fresh Italian Bread
Experience the delightful Savory Caprese Bread: A Fresh Italian Bread, where the vibrant flavors of a traditional caprese salad blend beautifully into a warm, comforting loaf. This easy-to-make recipe captures the creamy mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil that make caprese salads so beloved. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this savory bread is versatile enough to be served warm from the oven or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- 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
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, olive oil, and yogurt until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg