Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf
Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf bakes up with a golden crust and a tender, airy crumb dotted with melted cheese and fragrant dried basil. Each wedge offers gentle milky richness balanced by herbaceous notes, perfect alongside soups, salads, or as a warm appetizer. Serve it fresh from the oven for casual dinners or cozy weekend gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves; sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the water. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy layer on top. Stir the yeast into the water. Stir in 1 cup flour and the salt to make a loose dough. Add 1 more cup flour, then mix in the mozzarella cheese, milk, and basil. Stir in the remaining 2 cups flour, adding 1/2 cup at a time.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead until well combined but still sticky, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour while kneading if needed. Shape the dough into a ball. Place it in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 3
Punch down the dough with your fist to deflate the large bubbles; turn it out onto a well-floured surface. Knead just long enough to remove any remaining bubbles, about 1 minute. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and shape each into a round ball. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough balls on the prepared sheet. Slash an X on top of each loaf with a sharp knife. Cover the loaves with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Cut each loaf into 8 wedges to serve.
- Calories 246.31 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.91 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 31.13 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.92 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 69.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 13.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 20.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.54 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cooking Spray, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 246.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Cooking Spray, Dried Basil, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf healthy?
- Mozzarella and Basil Artisan Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 246.31 calories and 4.91 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.09 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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