Best Fresh Homemade Strawberry Bread

Strawberry bread will look just as delicious as it tastes.

This sweet quick bread is relatively easy to make but will taste as if you put in tons of effort.

If you’re a fan of strawberries, this will surely become a recipe staple for you.

This recipe can be easily stored for later, but it probably won’t last that long.

Great breakfast idea! It’s our family favorite.

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Why I Love This Homemade Strawberry Bread Recipe?

There are countless reasons why I love this strawberry bread. Some of the main ones are:

• Strawberry bread tastes so fresh and it utilizes the sweetness of the strawberries so that you don’t have to use quite as much sugar.
• While this may be a dessert, it still has the nutrients from the strawberries, so it’s the perfect way to feed your sweet tooth while also having bonus nutrients that your body needs to thrive.
• It’s not too hard to make, but it tastes decadent.

What is the Secret to Soft Homemade Bread?

If you follow the recipe above, you should be able to achieve soft, moist bread, but to make sure your bread is the right texture, you’ll want to follow the recipe carefully and make sure your measurements are correct. You’ll also want to make sure your baking powder is not expired. If your baking powder is expired, it can impede the rise of the bread.

How to Add Fresh Fruit to Bread Dough

Fresh fruit can be intimidating to work with, but it actually is pretty simple to add. All you do is put it in with your mix. You just have to be careful when you’re mixing the fruit to mix gently and not crush it too much.

How Long to Soak Fruit Before Baking

For this recipe, you don’t have to worry about soaking the fruit before you use it. Generally, fruit is only soaked if it is dried or if you are infusing it with a liquid like balsamic vinegar or alcohol.

How to Serve Strawberry Bread

When you’re serving the strawberry bread, you’ll want to wait for it to cool before cutting it with a serrated knife. You can serve it as a snack, dessert, or even with a meal. However you want to serve it, it will surely taste fantastic.

Baking Tips:

• Be careful not to overmix your batter.
• Make sure your oven is already preheated before the batter is ready.
• Place your racks so your pan will be in the center of the oven.
• Set a timer 10 minutes before the total baking time and check to see if the bread is done.
• Cut your bread with a serrated knife so that it doesn’t get packed together.
• Wrap your quick bread before storing it.

Variations:

If you want to take this recipe and make it your own, you can make variations on the classic strawberry bread recipe. For example, you can swap the strawberries for another fruit like raspberries, blueberries, or cherries. You’ll want to be careful with fruit swaps because different fruits have different moisture levels. For example, pineapples and melons have a lot more water, so they won’t work as well.

Ingredients:

For the bread:

• Granulated sugar
• Oil
• Milk
• Vanilla extract
• Egg
• Baking powder
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Strawberries
• All-purpose flour

For the glaze:

• Powdered sugar
• Unsalted butter melted
• Strawberries
• Vanilla extract
• Milk

How do you make Homemade Strawberry Bread:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Add the oil, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg to a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth and creamy.

Adding oil.

Adding vanilla.

Adding milk.

Step 3. Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in the mixing bowl with the wet ingredients, and beat until well combined.

Adding flour.

Adding baking powder.

Step 4. In a bowl, toss the 2 cups of diced strawberries in the 2 tbsp flour, and then fold them into the bread batter.

Step 5. Spread the batter into a well-greased loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until completely cooked through.

Step 6. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool.

Step 7. Mix together the ingredients for the glaze.

Adding the unsalted butter melted.

Adding the strawberries.

Then spread over the cooled bread before serving.

Now, remember to save this recipe on Pinterest for later 🙂

How to Store Your Homemade Quick Loaf

To store your bread, you can wrap it in plastic wrap or foil. You can also use any airtight container that has been lined with paper towels. The key to storing your bread is making sure that it is cooled fully before you try to store it. When it’s warm, the moisture from the steam can cause the bread to spoil faster and to have the wrong texture. The bread will keep in the fridge for around 7 days, while you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Homemade Strawberry Bread

This bread does not need to be reheated to be enjoyed because it is usually served cool anyway because it is hard to cut when it is still warm. However, if you are taking it from the fridge or freezer, you can let it thaw or warm up for a little while before eating it. You can also microwave it in 30-second bursts until it is warm enough to eat. Alternatively, you can put it in the oven on low heat for around 10 minutes (or longer if it is frozen).

How Long Does Homemade Strawberry Bread Last in the Fridge?

Quick breads like this one should be wrapped tightly in foil or plastic. These breads can last up to one week in the fridge, and they can last even longer in the freezer when stored properly. You want to keep out extra moisture as much as possible when storing your strawberry bread.

Can I Make This Strawberry Bread Recipe Ahead?

There’s nothing like a fresh loaf of strawberry bread, but you can make this bread ahead and store it for later. One great way is to freeze your load and thaw it when you are ready to serve it. Always make sure you let the bread cool completely before storing it.

Related Recipes You May Enjoy

Looking for other sweet bread with decadent fruits? Sweet Pea’s Kitchen has tropical Pineapple Bread that’s sure to hit the spot and make you feel like you’re in paradise.

For those of you who want more strawberries in your life, my Strawberry Chocolate Chip Bread has all the fun of strawberry bread with the added sweetness of chocolate chips.

For a take on a cinnamon roll in quick loaf form, I suggest Cinnamon Bread.