Description
Sweet strawberry bread celebrates summer’s bounty with delightful charm. Rich, moist quick bread drizzled with silky glaze promises pure indulgence for passionate bakers craving fresh seasonal delight.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fruit and Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- Dice fresh strawberries and lightly dust with flour to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whisk eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintaining a light texture.
- Delicately fold the prepared strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even spread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, monitoring until the bread turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- While the bread is cooling, create the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once the bread has slightly cooled, drizzle the tangy lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Prevent strawberries from sinking by coating them lightly in flour before adding to the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- For a healthier version, substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or almond flour to boost nutritional value.
- Create variations by adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Ensure maximum moisture by not overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough and dense bread texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg