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Fresh Strawberry Bread

Fresh Strawberry Bread

Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delightful treat that brings the sweetness of ripe strawberries into a moist, tender loaf. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this quick bread recipe utilizes a unique maceration method to enhance the flavor of the strawberries while keeping the loaf perfectly balanced in moisture. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this easy-to-make bread will be a hit at any gathering or family meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 10 servings 1x

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
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (optional, for extra moisture)
  • 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 or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan with butter and parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix diced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain excess juice and coat with flour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine sugars, melted butter, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; gently incorporate the floured strawberries.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Allow cooling before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 202
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 205mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg

Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or spices such as cinnamon. For variation, substitute other berries like blueberries or raspberries.

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