Description
A vibrant quick bread infused with the flavors of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for any summer occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of half a lemon
- Zest of one lemon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the hulled and chopped strawberries carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix the remaining sugar, lemon juice, and warm water for the glaze.
- Cool the bread for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack and drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg