Strawberry Bread
Strawberry Bread is a moist, tender quick bread made with fresh strawberries and vanilla, finished with a sweet strawberry glaze for a simple yet flavorful homemade loaf.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Strawberry Bread
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing strawberries
Strawberry Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp heavy cream as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and set aside.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Batter
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add the Strawberries
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour. Gently fold the strawberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
- In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
Glaze and Serve
- Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
To make this Strawberry Bread gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend in both the batter and strawberry coating. Ensure baking powder and other ingredients are certified gluten-free.