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Caprese Quick Bread

Savory Caprese Quick Bread: Bursting with Italian Flavors

This Caprese Quick Bread is bursting with Italian flavors, featuring fresh basil, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes in a delightful savory loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
  6. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve the bread warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider swapping cheeses or using ripe cherry tomatoes.

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