Fresh Strawberry Bread
Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delightful treat that captures the essence of springtime in every bite. This moist and flavorful quick bread features juicy strawberries, complemented by a sweet vanilla glaze that makes it irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a light dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. The maceration technique ensures your strawberries maintain their flavor and texture while preventing excess moisture in the loaf. Enjoy this delicious strawberry bread warm or toasted for an extra special experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating berries)
- 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
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- 1. Macerate the Strawberries: In a small bowl, toss the diced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain and coat with flour.
- 2. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- 3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5. Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- 6. Incorporate Strawberries: Gently fold in floured strawberries.
- 7. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- 8. Cool and Glaze: Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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