Description
Sweet strawberry bread brings classic Southern comfort to your table. Moist crumb enriched with fresh berries and a delicate glaze creates a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Flour and Leavening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup strawberries, diced
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), preparing a 9×5-inch loaf vessel with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth liquid foundation by whisking together sugar, dairy, cooking oil, egg, and fragrant vanilla until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Incorporate salt and rising agent into the liquid blend, gradually introducing flour and stirring minimally to maintain a silky texture without overmixing.
- Protect delicate strawberry pieces by gently coating them in a thin flour dusting, which prevents sinking during baking and ensures even distribution throughout the batter.
- Delicately integrate the flour-kissed strawberry fragments into the prepared mixture, using gentle folding motions to preserve their structural integrity.
- Transfer the luscious batter into the prepared baking vessel, ensuring an even spread across the surface.
- Position the loaf in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for approximately 50-55 minutes until a slender testing probe emerges cleanly when inserted into the center.
- Rest the freshly baked creation within its pan for a brief 10-minute interval, then carefully migrate to a cooling platform.
- While the bread achieves room temperature, craft a luxurious topping by blending powdered sugar, melted butter, chopped strawberries, and vanilla into a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once the bread has completely cooled, cascade the vibrant glaze across the surface, allowing it to settle and crystallize before slicing into decadent portions.
Notes
- Coating strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the bread during baking, ensuring even distribution throughout each slice.
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in this delightful quick bread.
- Check bread doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean with no wet batter attached.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding small amounts of milk or melted butter to achieve the perfect drizzling texture.
- Allow bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the topping from melting and sliding off the loaf.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg