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How to Make Mozzarella Basil Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the combination of warm, freshly baked bread and the classic flavors of mozzarella and basil. It's a combination that never fails to delight the senses and satisfy the appetite. The Mozzarella Basil Bread recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly delicious and comforting.

Whether you're planning a cozy evening at home, a brunch with friends, or a special family dinner, this bread is sure to b...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour, or as needed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 round loaves

  • Mix warm water with sugar in a large mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the surface of the water, and let stand until the yeast begins to form a creamy layer on the water. Stir the yeast into the water. Stir in salt, and 1 cup of bread flour, and beat the flour in to form a loose batter. Stir in 1 more cup of flour, and mix in the mozzarella cheese, milk, and basil. Mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour in 1/2-cup additions.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until the dough is thoroughly mixed, but still sticky, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour into the dough as you knead, if necessary. Form the dough into a ball, and place into an oiled bowl. Turn the dough over in the bowl to oil the surface of the dough, and cover with a cloth. Allow to rise until double, about 1 hour.
  • With your fist, press firmly on the dough to deflate the large bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead the dough just long enough to eliminate the remaining bubbles in the dough, about 1 minute. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces, and form each half into a round ball. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and place the balls onto the baking sheet. With a sharp knife, slash an X into the top of each loaf. Cover the loaves with a towel, and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake the loaves until browned, about 25 minutes. To serve, cut each loaf into 8 wedges.

    • Nutrition

    26 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 483mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg

    Categories

    Baking recipes
    Bread recipes
    Italian recipes
    Mozzarella recipes
    Basil recipes