The BEST Strawberry Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Strawberries (washed, hulled, diced small for batter)
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (spooned into measuring cup and leveled; use a scale if possible)
• 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for tossing strawberries to keep them from sinking)
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder (leavening agent)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (counts as a liquid when it melts)
• 1/2 cup Whole Milk (room temperature)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature, beaten)
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (mild oil for softness; can substitute with melted butter)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Whole Milk (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing loaf pan)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prep Strawberries for Batter

   Wash, hull, and dice 1 cup (250 g) of strawberries into small pieces so they stay moist but don’t create large wet pockets.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups (240 g) flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt until evenly blended.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a medium bowl combine ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, 1 beaten egg, ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, and 1½ tsp vanilla. Whisk until smooth and slightly glossy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Coat Strawberries

   Toss the diced strawberries with 2 tbsp flour in a small bowl; this helps them stay suspended in the batter.

   Time: PT2M

6. Prepare Loaf Pan

   Grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan with butter or non‑stick spray, ensuring all sides are lightly coated.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine Batter

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—few streaks of flour are okay. Then fold in the flour‑coated strawberries, being careful not to over‑mix.

   Time: PT5M

8. Transfer to Pan

   Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake

   Bake for 55‑60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT55M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Prepare Strawberry Glaze

    While the bread bakes, dice 3 large strawberries, mash them with a fork, then stir in 1 cup (110 g) powdered sugar and 1 tsp whole milk until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

11. Cool Bread

    Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Time: PT10M

12. Glaze the Bread

    Once fully cooled, drizzle or spoon the strawberry glaze over the top, letting it set for a few minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g