Best Strawberry Bread with Glaze (Super Moist & Easy) Recipe
This Best Strawberry Bread recipe features a super moist and easy-to-make loaf bursting with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this bread combines the softness of tender crumb with the bright flavor of fresh fruit, finished with a sweet, buttery glaze that enhances every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
Strawberry Glaze
- 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 bowl, combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup milk, ½ cup oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk lightly. 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 gently with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat, which helps prevent sinking in the batter. Fold the coated strawberries gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake the Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly. Pour the thick strawberry batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the bread turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Make the Strawberry Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries. If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to adjust to your desired glaze consistency. Allow the glaze to cool slightly.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has completely cooled, drizzle the strawberry glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Coating the strawberries with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread; folding gently is key.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Heavy cream in the glaze is optional; use it only if you want a thinner consistency.
- Bake times may vary slightly based on your oven; start checking at 50 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting into the bread.
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