Description
Moist strawberry bread sings with fresh summer flavors, blending ripe berries into a tender, sweet loaf. Bakers can savor each slice of this simple yet elegant dessert that celebrates seasonal produce with delightful charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease for optimal non-stick performance.
- Thoroughly blend all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, leavening agents, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Create a smooth liquid mixture by whisking vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully integrated and slightly frothy.
- Merge wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Delicately incorporate fresh strawberry pieces and optional nuts, folding them into the batter to ensure uniform spread throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a clean toothpick test confirms complete internal cooking.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transition to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your bread.
- Dust chopped strawberries with a light coating of flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Add a zesty twist by incorporating lemon or orange zest into the batter for an extra layer of citrusy brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg