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Savory Caprese Bread

A delightful Italian bread infused with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad, featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 packet active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to activate yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F (43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for dough
Caprese Filling
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine diced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Spread the Caprese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic reduction for extra flavor.

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