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Moist Strawberry Bread: A Simple, Delicious Quick Bread Bursting with Fresh Strawberry Flavor


  • Author: Jessica

Description

Learn how to make this incredibly moist and flavorful Strawberry Bread! This detailed recipe features fresh strawberries, a simple batter, and a vibrant strawberry glaze. Get step-by-step instructions, variations, and a comprehensive FAQ for perfect results.


Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries

For the Strawberry Glaze:

  • 1/3 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides. This will make it easy to lift the bread out of the pan after baking. Greasing the pan alone is not recommended, as the bread may stick.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, kosher salt, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and milk until well combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

  1. In a separate, medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the Flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together to make it easier to fold in evenly later.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  2. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until almost combined. Do not overmix. A few streaks of flour are okay.

5. Fold in Strawberries:

  1. Add the chopped strawberries to the batter.
  2. Gently fold them in until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Bake the Bread:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  2. Optional: Sprinkle extra chopped strawberries on top of the batter for a more visually appealing loaf.
  3. Bake for 50-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter). Baking time can vary depending on your oven, so start checking for doneness at 50 minutes.

7. Cool the Bread:

  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang.
  2. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature. This is important before adding the glaze.

8. Make the Strawberry Glaze:

  1. While the bread is cooling, prepare the glaze.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk.
  3. Mix with a spoon or whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. It should be thick but pourable. If your strawberries are very juicy, you may need to add more powdered sugar to thicken the glaze.

9. Glaze the Bread:

  1. Once the bread is completely cool, pour the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
  2. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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