Strawberry Bread with Fresh Glaze
There’s something magical about the sweetness of fresh strawberries transformed into a delightful bread, complete with a strawberry glaze that melts in your mouth. If your garden is brimming with strawberries, or if you’ve managed to pick up a fresh batch from the market, this quick strawberry bread is the perfect way to savor them.
Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe not only promises ease but also delivers on taste, drawing inspiration from our much-loved cherry bread.
The charm of this bread lies in its adaptability and the joyful burst of fruit with every bite. It’s a crowd-pleaser that can brighten up any tea time or serve as a sweet end to a meal. So let’s dive into making your kitchen smell like a strawberry haven with this straightforward and utterly delicious strawberry bread recipe.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes (prep) + 50-55 minutes (baking)
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients for the Bread:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Ingredients for the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9″x5″ bread pan and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, milk, oil, egg, and your choice of extract. Stir until well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Integrate Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat them evenly. This helps prevent them from sinking in the batter.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze: While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, and extract until smooth. If needed, thin the glaze with a little heavy cream or milk.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the bread is completely cool, spread the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing the bread.