Caprese Quick Bread
This Caprese quick bread is a savory, one-bowl recipe packed with mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful Mediterranean twist. Ready in under an hour with no yeast or rising required, it’s perfect for brunch, picnics, or pairing with soups and salads. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with Caprese flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 55–60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
- Category: Bread, Savory
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grape-seed oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×4-inch bread pan.
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined (batter will be thick).
- Transfer dough to bread pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella with goat cheese or feta for a tangy variation.
- Add chopped olives or arugula for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top before baking for a savory crust.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a GF version.
- Bake as muffins at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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