Description
Bake this easy, moist fresh strawberry bread with a sweet glaze—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cup chopped strawberries
- 1/14 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioner sugar
- 3 tablespoons crushed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Prep your loaf pan and oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Leave some parchment hanging over the edges to make it easy to lift the bread out later. Trust me, this little step is a lifesaver. - Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. This ensures everything is evenly distributed before you add the wet ingredients. - Combine the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Don’t overmix—just enough to combine. - Bring it all together
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, folding gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough loaf, so go easy. The batter will be thick, and that’s exactly how it should be. - Toss the strawberries
In a small bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with ¼ teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour. This little trick keeps the berries from sinking to the bottom of the bread. - Fold and pour
Gently fold the strawberries into the batter, then pour the mixture into your prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, but don’t pack it down. - Bake to perfection
Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Start checking at the 50-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it’s done! - Cool and glaze
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack or serving platter. While it cools, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, crushed strawberries, and milk for the glaze. Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze on top. Slice and serve!
Notes
Serving ideas for any occasion
For a casual brunch, serve this bread with a side of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. If you’re going for a dessert vibe, pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For an elegant touch, garnish with a few mint leaves or edible flowers. Trust me, this bread is a showstopper no matter how you plate it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert