Strawberry Bread is a soft, moist quick bread made with fresh strawberries and simple pantry ingredients. It’s lightly sweet, full of real strawberry flavor, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Bread
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Prep the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4: Combine
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Gently fold in strawberries.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Variations
- Add cream cheese chunks for a cheesecake-style bread
- Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk
- Use frozen strawberries (do not thaw)
- Replace oil with applesauce for a lighter version
- Add lemon juice for a bright flavor
Cooking Notes
- Do not overmix the batter
- Dice strawberries small to prevent sinking
- Tent loosely with foil if top browns too fast
- Bread tastes better the next day
- Use fresh strawberries for best texture
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm or at room temperature
- Spread with butter or cream cheese
- Pair with coffee or tea
- Slice thick for breakfast
- Lightly toast leftovers
Tips
- Pat strawberries dry before mixing
- Line the pan for easy removal
- Store tightly wrapped
- Let bread cool fully before slicing
- Double the recipe for gifting
Prep Time / Baking Time / Total Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutritional Info (Approx.)
- Calories: 260 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 12g
FAQs
Can I freeze strawberry bread?
Yes, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing the batter can make it dense.
Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, but texture will be slightly heavier.
Conclusion
Strawberry Bread is an easy, homemade loaf that’s soft, fruity, and perfect any time of day. It’s a simple way to enjoy fresh strawberries in a comforting baked treat.