Strawberry Bread with Strawberry-Glaze Drizzle Recipe
Delight in this moist and flavorful Strawberry Bread, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. This quick bread is bursting with fresh strawberries throughout and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze that adds a luscious finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the bread won’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add salt and baking powder to the wet mixture. Gradually stir in the 2 cups of all-purpose flour just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the bread during baking. Gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. The glaze will be slightly chunky due to the fresh strawberries.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the strawberry glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Coating the strawberries in flour before adding them to the batter helps to prevent them from sinking.
- For best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries for both the batter and glaze.
- The glaze can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar based on preference.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container; it stays fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or longer if refrigerated.
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