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Strawberry Bread

A soft, sweet loaf filled with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberries
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp flour (for strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp half and half (for glaze)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick baking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, canola oil, half and half, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Toss the chopped strawberries with the extra tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. In a small bowl, pulverize freeze dried strawberries into a powder. Mix with powdered sugar and add half and half to reach desired glaze consistency.
  2. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled loaf and let set for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For healthier options, consider replacing some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, reducing sugar, or using Greek yogurt to increase protein content. This loaf stores well and is great for meal prep.