Caprese Quick Bread: How to Make This Easy Italian Loaf
Caprese Quick Bread is a savory, easy-to-make bread loaded with fresh basil, mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes. It’s a fantastic snack or side for any Italian-inspired meal.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk milk, olive oil, eggs, and garlic.
- 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 6. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- 7. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for best flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan on top before baking.
- Great warm with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Pairs well with soups or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: caprese bread, quick bread, mozzarella bread, savory bread