Description

A savory, no-yeast quick bread inspired by the flavors of Caprese salad—fresh mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes—baked into a moist, tender loaf perfect for brunch, dinner sides, or on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

1¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup bread flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3½–4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed), chopped

2 large eggs

2½ tablespoons grapeseed oil (or extra virgin olive oil)

1¼ cups buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Toss the cubed mozzarella, chopped basil, and sun-dried tomatoes in about 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture to prevent sinking.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and tap the pan gently on the counter to settle the batter.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Substitute part of the mozzarella with shredded provolone or sharp white cheddar for a stronger flavor.

Use chopped chives or parsley as an alternative to basil.

Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes can be used; include some of the oil for added flavor.

Divide batter into mini loaf pans for gifting; reduce baking time by about 20 minutes.

Crumbled cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms make excellent add-ins for a heartier loaf.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 60mg