Strawberry Bread
Ingredients
- ¾ cgranulated sugar
- ½ c2% milk
- ½ ccanola oil
- 1 largeegg
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2 call-purpose flour
- 2 tspbaking powder**
see notes
- ½ tspsalt
- 2 cstrawberries
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 cpowdered sugar
- 2 tbspbutter
- ⅓ cstrawberries
- ½ tspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspheavy cream or milk
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- 2
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder**, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3
In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat the strawberries. Fold the floured strawberries gently into the batter. 2 cups diced strawberries, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4
Pour the bread batter into a greased 9"x5" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 5
To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth. 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup finely diced strawberries, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk**
- 6
Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
- 7
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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About this Recipe
Craving the sweet taste of summer captured in a tender loaf? This fresh Strawberry Bread is your answer, offering a delightful way to enjoy your garden strawberries with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep.
What makes this quick bread truly special is the abundance of diced fresh strawberries woven throughout the tender crumb, complemented by a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth strawberry glaze. It’s a simple yet effective recipe that transforms fresh fruit into a satisfying dessert, coming together effortlessly for a truly rewarding bake.
You'll be treated to a wonderfully moist and tender quick bread, where each slice reveals generous pockets of sweet, juicy fresh strawberries. The texture is soft and yielding, offering a rich flavor profile that is both comforting and vibrantly fruity. A generous drizzle of homemade strawberry glaze elevates the experience, adding an extra layer of concentrated strawberry sweetness and a beautiful sheen. This bread is a celebration of fresh produce, designed to be straightforward to prepare while delivering impressive results, perfect for any home baker looking for a delicious fruit-filled treat.
Customizing your Strawberry Bread is easy and encouraged. For an alternative aromatic note, you can readily swap the vanilla extract for almond extract in both the bread batter and the sweet glaze, imparting a subtle yet distinctive flavor. If you prefer, coconut oil can be used in place of canola oil, lending a delicate tropical hint to the loaf. If you’re a fan of fruit breads in general, you might consider this versatile base for other finely diced fruits; the recipe also points to a delicious cherry bread, suggesting a similar method could yield equally delightful results with other seasonal berries.
This delightful Strawberry Bread, with its vibrant flavor and tender crumb, makes a perfect dessert, a sweet breakfast treat, or a lovely addition to any brunch spread. It’s especially rewarding when made with peak-season fresh strawberries, truly showcasing their natural sweetness.