This fruity bread is one of my favorite treats because, besides tasting amazing, it’s incredibly easy to make. You don’t even need a mixer! And the ingredients are pantry staples you likely already have on hand. It’s also a great way to use up your surplus during strawberry season. Even if you have way more than you think you can use, this bread freezes really well. You can pop it in the freezer and enjoy the taste of summer all year long! 🍓 Ripe, fresh, juicy strawberries will add loads of flavor and sweetness to the bread. Try to avoid frozen strawberries as they tend to add too much moisture to the batter and will alter the final product – not in a good way. 😬
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Strawberry Bread
Make the Batter
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking or cooking spray; set aside. Wet Ingredients – Next, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. (Photo 1) Dry Ingredients – Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. (Photo 2) Combine – Gradually mix wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients with a spatula or mixing spoon until thoroughly combined. (Photo 3) Butter – Then, pour in the butter and thoroughly mix, scraping the sides of the bowl. (Photos 4 & 5) Strawberries – Toss the strawberries with about two tablespoons of flour in a medium bowl. (That helps prevent them from sinking.) Stir in the coated strawberries until incorporated throughout the batter. (Photos 6 & 7)
Bake the Strawberry Bread
Bake for 55-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. (Photo 8) Serve – Let the strawberry bread remain in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This strawberry bread is ideal for making ahead. It stays fresh for 2-3 days easily, so you can definitely make it the day before you want to serve it. You can also freeze individual slices or a whole loaf wrapped in plastic in the freezer for up to three months.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve strawberry bread warm, fresh out of the oven, or at room temperature. Either way, it tastes incredible! Store your leftover strawberry bread in an airtight container at room temperature. They should last up to three days. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers if you think you’ll need them to last longer.
What Goes With Strawberry Bread
Hot or cold drinks go great with this bread. Try it with a cup of ginger tea or a refreshing glass of strawberry watermelon juice. My favorite is a hot cup of coffee with homemade whipped cream, which I also dollop on the strawberry bread. Another delightful pairing? Lemon curd.
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