Ingredients
Main Bread Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons crushed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper overhanging the sides for easy removal.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Strawberries – In a small bowl, gently toss the chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour and 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar to coat evenly. This helps prevent the berries from sinking.
- Add Strawberries to Batter – Fold the coated strawberries into the batter. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake – Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and the bread springy.
- Cool the Bread – Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then use the parchment to lift it onto a serving platter to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze – In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar, crushed strawberries, and milk until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve – Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled bread, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries instead of frozen.
- Do not overmix the batter—mix just until the ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- The bread stores well at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Let the loaf cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting into the bread.
- You can freeze unglazed slices for up to 2 months; thaw and then drizzle with fresh glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
