The Caprese Quick Bread – Fresh, Cheesy & Bursting with Flavor
Bring the flavors of Italy to your table with The Caprese Quick Bread!🍅🥬🧀 This savory loaf combines juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella for a soft, cheesy bread that’s perfect for snacking, pairing with pasta, or serving at parties. Easy to make and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this quick bread will become a family favorite. Serve warm for the ultimate comfort food experience!
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Whisk and spatula
- Parchment paper or nonstick spray
- Knife and cutting board
- Microplane (optional, for parmesan)
- Baking scale (optional, for accuracy)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed (or shredded low-moisture mozzarella)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (or halved cherry tomatoes, drained)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prep ingredients – Drain tomatoes and pat dry. Chop basil and cube mozzarella.
- Mix dry – In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Mix wet – In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, and milk until smooth.
- Combine – Gently fold wet mixture into dry until just combined (do not overmix).
- Add fillings – Fold in mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan evenly.
- Bake – Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & slice – Let rest 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For muffins, divide batter into a greased muffin tin and bake 18–22 minutes.
- For extra flavor, swirl pesto into the batter or brush the loaf with garlic butter before baking.
- To store: Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze slices for 2 months.
- Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives work with 1:1 swaps.