Description
A moist and sweet quick bread bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp flour (for coating strawberries)
- For glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- â…“ cup finely diced strawberries
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Toss strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour, then fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let bread cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, mash strawberries and mix with powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Add milk or cream as needed for consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Don’t skip flouring the strawberries to prevent them from sinking.
- Cool bread fully before adding glaze to avoid melting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate if glazed.