Caprese Quick Bread Recipe
The Caprese Quick Bread Recipe is a moist and savory bread featuring mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or appetizers.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- whisk
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk room temperature
- 0.25 cup olive oil plus extra for brushing
- 2 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.75 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 pinch black pepper or red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment.
- Whisk eggs, milk, olive oil, and yogurt until smooth and slightly frothy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add dry to wet and stir until just combined. Batter will be thick.
- Fold in mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and optional pepper or flakes.
- Spread into pan, smooth top, and tap pan once to release air.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until golden and a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- Tent with foil if browning early. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then 30 minutes on a rack.
- Slice and serve warm. Brush top lightly with olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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