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Moist Fresh Strawberry Bread with Simple Glaze

A close-up view of a freshly baked strawberry bread loaf, drizzled with white icing and filled with visible strawberry pieces.
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Create a wonderfully moist strawberry bread loaf packed with fresh strawberries. This easy, one-bowl quick bread recipe results in a soft texture and is finished with a simple sweet glaze for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a moist crumb.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries using a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of milk.
  11. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the sweet glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving your homemade fruit bread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, ripe strawberries. If your strawberries are very juicy, gently pat them dry with a paper towel before dicing and folding them into the batter.
  • To ensure a truly moist strawberry bread recipe, avoid overmixing the batter once the flour is added. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tougher loaf.
  • If you prefer a different topping, you can substitute the glaze with a simple streusel topping made from flour, brown sugar, and butter.

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