Strawberry Quick Bread with Fresh Berries Recipe
This Strawberry Quick Bread is a moist and tender loaf bursting with fresh diced strawberries. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a snack, this quick bread is easy to prepare using simple pantry ingredients and fresh fruit. The light crumb and natural sweetness of strawberries make it a delightful addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoons All-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 ½ cups Diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or oil to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the flour is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread light and tender.
- Prepare Strawberries and Fold In: Toss the diced strawberries with the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, then carefully fold them into the batter. This step helps prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in Pan: Remove the bread from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Let it cool for 5 minutes to allow it to set.
- Remove from Pan and Cool Completely: After 5 minutes, gently loosen the edges of the bread with a knife and carefully invert the loaf onto the cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing to ensure the best texture.
Notes
- Coating the strawberries with flour prevents them from sinking in the batter during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Make sure the bread is completely cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Fresh strawberries are preferred for the best texture and flavor, but frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
Keywords: Strawberry quick bread, strawberry loaf, fresh berry bread, easy quick bread, breakfast bread, fruit bread
