Antipasto Bread Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Antipasto Bread is perfect for lunch, appetizers, picnics, and beach days! A vibrant medley of Italian flavors baked into a crusty loaf, it's bursting with fresh ingredients and irresistible taste. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1045.6 kcal
Protein 125g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
Antipasto Bread

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Antipasto Bread

  • Red Sweet Bell Pepper
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Flour
  • Frozen Bread Dough
  • Eggs
  • Provolone Cheese
  • Hard Salami
  • Sliced Ripe Olives
  • Oregano
  • Poppy Seed

How to Make Antipasto Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the loaf of bread horizontally almost all the way through, creating a pocket. Don't cut all the way through, or the bread will fall apart.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the inside of the bread.
  5. Layer the mozzarella cheese, salami, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives inside the bread pocket.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh basil and black pepper.
  7. Wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

155 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

173g

Carbs

4g

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