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Strawberry Bread

Strawberry Bread

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavor of Strawberry Bread, the perfect treat for any occasion! This easy-to-make bread combines fresh strawberries with a delightful glaze, making it an irresistible choice for brunch, dessert, or a snack. Don’t miss out on baking this delicious loaf tonight!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/3 cup finely diced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9"x5" bread pan and set it aside. You can add parchment paper, hanging on the sides, for easy bread removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, oil, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, toss the strawberries and cornstarch. Fold them gently into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Level the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, no moist batter.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and place it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  11. Once the bread is cool, pour the glaze on top of the bread and spread it evenly.
  12. Let the glaze set, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Tip 1: DON’T OVERMIX or your loaf will turn out tough instead of tender. Just stir until the dry is moistened. A few tiny pockets of flour are fine.
  • Tip 2: Also, don’t skip tossing the fruit chunks in flour before folding them into the batter, or they’ll all end up at the bottom.
  • Tip 3: Feel free to make the icing as sweet or less sweet as you like.
  • Tip 4: If the glaze is too runny, add more powdered sugar and if the glaze is too thick, add a bit more liquid, 1 teaspoon at a time.