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Strawberry Bread with Strawberry Glaze

A delightful Strawberry Bread made with fresh strawberries and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries, chopped Choose ripe, fragrant berries for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Essential for sweetness and helps to caramelize during baking.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the bread.
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk The secret to a moist and tender texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Gives the bread its rise and fluffy consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter Adds richness to the bread.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness in the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To thin the glaze to the desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Carefully fold in your fresh strawberries, ensuring not to overwork the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the bread.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter for a lighter texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.