Mozzarella and Basil Bread

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (About 8-10 leaves)
• 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add in buttermilk and stir with a spoon or spatula until the dough starts to come together. Add in basil and mozzarella and continue to mix the dough until the dough is well combined.

 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute, to smooth the dough and shape into a ball.

 Place dough ball onto prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp buttermilk. Using a sharp knife, cut a large X in the top of the dough.

 Bake for about 26-30 minutes, until bread is golden.

 Transfer bread to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.