Fresh Strawberry Bread
Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delightful, moist loaf that captures the essence of spring with every bite. Bursting with sweet strawberries, this easy quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack anytime. The clever technique of macerating the strawberries keeps them evenly distributed throughout the bread without making it soggy. Finished with a luscious vanilla glaze, this treat is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (about 8 oz)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating berries)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons for coating berries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (optional, for extra moisture)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, toss diced strawberries with granulated sugar; let sit for 10–15 minutes. Drain and coat lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, melted butter, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in floured strawberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for 55–65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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