Description
This delightful Strawberry Bread recipe is a perfect treat for those who love the sweet, fruity taste of strawberries. The bread is moist, flavorful, and topped with a delicious glaze that adds an extra burst of strawberry flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 8 oz. fresh pureed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat sugar and eggs until pale yellow. Add oil, strawberry puree, and vanilla. Set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Fold the flour mixture into the wet batter along with sour cream.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Glaze and Cool: Let the bread rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with dried strawberries, and allow to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
