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Sliced strawberry bread on white paper on a cutting board.

Strawberry Bread

Chef Dennis Littley
Our moist strawberry bread is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze that’s sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your household.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 loaf pan

Ingredients
  

Bread

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to toss the strawberries in

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons strawberries finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk more or less as needed

Instructions
 

Bread

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Liberally grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and set aside until needed.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and table salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
  • Add the granulated sugar, whole milk, vegetable oil, large egg, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix to combine the wet ingredients.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the chopped strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to coat the strawberries.
  • Add the coated strawberries to the batter. Mix just enough to combine.
  • Pour the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Place the loaf pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread from the pan and place it on the wire rack to cool completely.

Glaze

  • Add the powdered sugar, diced strawberries, whole milk, and vanilla extract to a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
  • *If the glaze is too thick add a little more milk. If the glaze is too thin add more powdered sugar.
  • When the bread has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top of the bread.

Notes

Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, you can. Thaw and drain them well before using them to avoid excess moisture in the bread. Save the juice and use part of it in the glaze for extra flavor.
Can I use other fruit to make this recipe?
Absolutely. You can use blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pineapple, plums, mangoes, and nectarines to make the quick bread.
Why is my strawberry bread soggy in the middle?
The main reason is underbaking. However, too much moisture from the berries, especially if you're using frozen, can also make it soggy.
It's essential to test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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