Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is crucial for achieving that perfect Strawberry Bread Loaf. Here’s what you will need:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the glaze, you will need:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Adjust the glaze consistency to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg