Description
Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delectable quick bread that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries in a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to delight your family and friends. The vibrant flavor of ripe strawberries combined with a sweet vanilla glaze elevates this treat to another level. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings, this strawberry bread is a versatile addition to any table—ideal for spring gatherings or cozy mornings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup vegetable 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
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries: In a small bowl, mix diced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for about 10–15 minutes. Drain excess juice and toss with flour.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix sugars, melted butter, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Add strawberries: Carefully fold in the floured strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55–65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Glaze: Once cooled slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over the bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg