Description
This soft, fragrant strawberry bread bursts with juicy fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, making it an ideal treat for spring mornings or a sweet afternoon snack alongside tea.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix to keep the bread tender.
- Add Strawberries: Carefully stir in the diced fresh strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an enhanced flavor profile, consider adding ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
- This recipe works well with frozen strawberries; just ensure they are thawed and thoroughly drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
