Fresh Strawberry Bread: No Mixer Needed Recipe
This Fresh Strawberry Bread is a delightful and moist quick bread packed with chopped strawberries and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, it requires no mixer and comes together easily with simple ingredients. The aromatic vanilla and fresh fruit make it a tasty and inviting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 3 tablespoons crushed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the sides to easily remove the bread later.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the large egg into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare strawberries: In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. This helps keep the strawberries from sinking during baking.
- Fold strawberries into batter: Gently fold the prepared strawberries into the batter ensuring even distribution.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes to set, then use the parchment overhang to lift it out onto a serving platter. Let it cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the confectioner’s sugar, crushed strawberries, and milk. Mix until smooth and slightly pourable.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the strawberry glaze over the cooled bread, slice, and serve to enjoy the fresh strawberry flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- Tossing the strawberries with flour and sugar prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less milk.
- The bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
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