Grab some fresh strawberries and whip up a loaf of this delicious Strawberry Bread! This bread bakes up soft and moist, it is filled with diced strawberries, and flavored with vanilla and a splash of almond extract. Enjoy a thick slice with a cup of coffee or tea.
This Strawberry Bread walks that fine line between bread and cake and it is one of the tastiest ways to use up some beautiful summer strawberries. A thick slice slathered with strawberry jam is pure perfection.
Before summer is over try the blueberry version, too: Blueberry Bread.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ease: No mixer or fancy equipment is needed for this quick bread recipe. You’ll need two bowls, a whisk, and a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. The batter comes together in under 10 minutes.
- Flavor: The perfect balance of flavors: vanilla, sweet strawberries, and a touch of almond.
- Texture: The addition of buttermilk helps to keep this bread moist and light with a tender crumb. A sprinkling of sugar creates a sweet and crunchy crust on top of the loaf.
- Versatility: Serve for breakfast, dessert, or snacking. It’s fantastic any time of day!
Recipe tips
- Use fresh strawberries for this recipe. The sweeter the better! Feel free to hull them before chopping.
- Toss diced strawberries with flour to keep them from sinking down into the loaf while baking.
- Don’t overbake. Keep a close eye on this near the end of bake time and pull it out of the oven as soon as a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle the top of the loaf with granulated sugar before baking. This creates a wonderful sweet/flaky/crunchy crust on top of the bread.
