Strawberry Bread

Name: Strawberry Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup milk; ½ cup oil; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups strawberries (diced); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted ); ⅓ cup strawberries (finely diced); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract); 4 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)

This moist strawberry bread is full of pieces of juicy, fresh strawberries and topped with a delicious sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

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STRAWBERRY BREAD INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE THIS STRAWBERRY BREAD RECIPE
HOW TO SERVE
STORAGE
FAQ
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This strawberry bread is the best way to celebrate the strawberry season which, in my opinion, is the best time of year. There is absolutely nothing better than biting into a juicy, deep red strawberry and this moist bread is the perfect way to use some of those delectable, fresh-picked strawberries.

We love fresh strawberries around here as you can discover from all the delicious strawberry recipes we have. Try our strawberry lemon blondies and strawberry spinach salad for two more delightful choices.

a loaf of strawberry bread with strawberries and glaze on top with a slice cut off on a wooden board

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STRAWBERRY BREAD INGREDIENTS

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You will need:

For the Bread

¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups diced strawberries
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Lemon: Strawberry recipes always pair well with the tangy flavor of lemon. Add a bit of lemon juice or lemon zest to your bread batter for a nice tart addition.

HOW TO MAKE THIS STRAWBERRY BREAD RECIPE

STEP ONE In a medium bowl stir together the sugar, ½ cup of milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.

strawberry bread process shot of ingredients being mixed together in a bowl

STEP TWO: In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

STEP THREE: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.

STEP FOUR: In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat the strawberries.

PRO TIP: Coating the strawberries in flour will help keep them suspended in the bread while baking, so you will have a nice distribution throughout.

STEP FIVE: Fold the floured strawberries gently into the batter.

PRO TIP: Be very gentle folding in the strawberries to minimize streaking in the bread or crushing the berries.

strawberry bread process shot of batter poured into baking pan and topped with strawberries

STEP SIX: Pour the bread batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.

STEP SEVEN: Bake at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes on the middle rack of your oven. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean.

STEP EIGHT: Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the bread pan, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

PRO TIP: Make sure to let cool fully before glazing.

STEP NINE: To make the simple strawberry glaze combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, milk, and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth.

STEP TEN: Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.

PRO TIP: Place bread on a wire rack before pouring the glaze on top so that any excess glaze will run through the rack rather than leaving a puddle around your bread.

a loaf of strawberry bread with strawberries and glaze on a wooden board

HOW TO SERVE

This delicious bread is the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. Serve it however you prefer your quick breads. Warm it a bit in the microwave or eat cold. You can also add a little bit of butter if you’d like.

Treat yourself to an afternoon snack of strawberry bread and an iced caramel macchiato or our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side.

STORAGE

ON THE COUNTER: Any leftovers of this sweet bread can be stored in either an airtight container or a Ziploc bag on the counter for 2 to 3 days.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store this strawberry bread with glaze in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

IN THE FREEZER: This easy strawberry bread recipe freezes beautifully and could be stored in the freezer in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months.

a loaf of strawberry bread with strawberries and glaze on top on a white plate

The amazing sweet strawberry flavor is perfect in this bread. Full of pieces of ripe strawberries and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze, this bread is a great way to use those juicy strawberries you have picked!

FAQ

How do you keep strawberries from sinking?

Coating the strawberries in flour will help keep them suspended in your batter, so they don’t sink during baking.

How do you store this strawberry quick bread recipe?

You can store strawberry bread in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Can strawberry bread be frozen?

You can freeze this great recipe by wrapping it in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before putting it in the freezer.

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Strawberry Bread

5 from 2 votes

This moist strawberry bread is full of pieces of juicy, fresh strawberries and topped with a delicious sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

For the Bread

¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups strawberries diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
⅓ cup strawberries finely diced
½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat the strawberries.
Pro Tip: Coating the strawberries in flour will help keep them suspended in the bread while baking, so you will have a nice distribution throughout.
Fold the floured strawberries gently into the batter.
Pro Tip: Be very gentle folding in the strawberries to minimize streaking in the bread or crushing the berries.
Pour the bread batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan.
Bake at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes on the middle rack of your oven. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean.
Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, milk and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth.
Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
Pro Tip: Make sure to let cool fully before glazing.
Pro Tip: Place bread on a wire rack before pouring the glaze on top so that any excess glaze will run through the rack rather than leaving a puddle around your bread.

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