Glazed Strawberry Bread Recipe

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Bread

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (120g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)

For the Strawberry Glaze

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional Garnish

• Fresh strawberry slices
• Freeze-dried strawberry crumbs
• Lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the Strawberries

1. Dice the strawberries into small pieces.
2. Toss them with 1 tablespoon flour.
3. Set aside.

This helps prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt

Set aside.

Step 4: Mix the Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5: Make the Batter

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
2. Mix until just combined.
3. Gently fold in the strawberries.

Do not overmix the batter.

Step 6: Bake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the last 15 minutes.

Step 7: Cool

1. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Make the Strawberry Glaze

1. Blend a few strawberries into a smooth puree.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or puree as needed.

The glaze should be thick but pourable.

Step 9: Glaze the Bread

1. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.
2. Let it set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Expert Tips

Use Fresh Strawberries

Fresh berries provide the best flavor and texture.

Don’t Overmix

Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of tender.

Cool Completely Before Glazing

A warm loaf can cause the glaze to melt and run off.

Add Extra Flavor

A little lemon zest in the batter enhances the strawberry flavor beautifully.

Variations

Strawberry Lemon Bread

Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and extra lemon glaze.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

Swirl sweetened cream cheese into the batter before baking.

Strawberry White Chocolate Bread

Fold in ½ cup white chocolate chips.

Mixed Berry Bread

Replace some strawberries with blueberries or raspberries.

Storage

Room Temperature

Store covered for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer

Freeze the unglazed loaf for up to 3 months.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Coffee or tea
• Fresh fruit
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla yogurt
• A dusting of powdered sugar