Best Strawberry Bread with Glaze (Super Moist & Easy) Recipe
This Best Strawberry Bread recipe is super moist, easy to make, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. A soft, tender loaf studded with juicy strawberries is topped with a sweet strawberry glaze that adds a delightful finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this bread combines simple pantry ingredients with fresh fruit for a delicious treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Strawberry Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk these together until evenly blended and set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup milk, ½ cup oil, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Add half of the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk lightly until just incorporated. Then add the remaining dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula. Take care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Dice 2 cups of fresh strawberries into small pieces. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of flour to lightly coat, which helps prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom during baking. Fold the coated strawberries gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour the thick batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry Glaze: In a bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp melted butter, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries. If the glaze is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream to achieve a drizzle-able consistency. Allow the glaze to cool and thicken slightly.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the strawberry glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries that are sweet and juicy.
- Coating strawberries with flour prevents them from sinking during baking and keeps the bread texture light.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter if preferred for a richer flavor.
- Make sure the bread is fully cooled before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
- The glaze can be stored in the refrigerator and gently warmed before use.
- To keep the bread moist longer, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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