Sweet Strawberry Swirl Bread
Imagine waking up to the aroma of Sweet Strawberry Swirl Bread baking in the oven. The sweet scent of strawberries. Mingling with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe is a heartfelt celebration of simple joys. Featuring lush swirls of strawberry jam. That dance through soft, tender bread. Each slice is a delightful mix. Of comforting flavors. And textures. Perfect for sharing. Over morning coffee. Or as a sweet end to a family dinner. It's more than just bread. It's a little piece of home-baked happiness.
Print
Pin
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp flour for coating berries
- 1 ½ c fresh strawberries diced
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 c sugar
- ⅔ c vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ c strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease one large or two smaller loaf pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour in a small bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Strawberries: Fold the coated strawberries gently into the batter.
- Prepare Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Spoon strawberry jam over the top of the batter.
- Swirl Jam: Use a knife to swirl the jam gently through the batter.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes for smaller loaves, or 55-65 minutes for a larger loaf. If the top begins to brown too much, cover with foil for the last 15-20 minutes.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pans before slicing.
Notes
To create a delightful gluten-free version of Sweet Strawberry Swirl Bread. Switch to a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. That includes xanthan gum. For better texture. You might also want to add. A little extra vegetable oil. Or an additional egg. To keep the bread moist. As gluten-free flours. Tend to absorb more liquid. Lastly, keep a close eye on the oven. As gluten-free breads. Can bake differently. You may need to adjust the time slightly. To ensure your loaf. Doesn't dry out or overbrown. These simple adjustments. Will help you enjoy. A perfect gluten-free treat!