Fresh strawberries and crunchy pecans make this Strawberry Bread irresistible! A guaranteed favorite for breakfast, brunch, or whenever you need a tasty snack.
This Strawberry Bread recipe is a soft, tender quick bread bursting with fresh, juicy strawberries in every bite. The natural sweetness of the strawberries pairs beautifully with hints of vanilla, and crunchy pecans. This strawberry loaf is perfect for any time of the day!
I love using strawberries in baked goods. For more strawberry filled recipes you have to check out my Strawberry Banana Muffins, Strawberry Shortcake Cookies, and Strawberry Almond Shortbread Bars!
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Recipe Ingredients
Strawberries – I recommend choosing the reddest, juiciest strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
Vanilla Extract – Enhances the flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Oil – Vegetable oil brings tons of moisture to the bread for a soft and tender bread.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Mix-Ins – Mix and match other fruits, such as berries like blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, adjusting the proportions to keep the batter balanced. Add nuts like walnuts or almonds for crunch. Avoid too many mix-ins, as this may affect the bread’s rise.
Greek Yogurt Instead of Oil – Substitute some or all of the vegetable oil with Greek yogurt. It adds moisture and a slight tang, making the bread softer and a bit healthier without compromising the texture.
How to Make Strawberry Bread
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Slice the strawberries and place them in a medium-sized bowl, sprinkle lightly with a little bit of sugar, and then mash up the strawberries using your hands, a fork, or a masher.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
Step 4: In the medium bowl of strawberries, add the eggs, vanilla, and oil and whisk together well.
Step 5: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine.
Step 6: Once everything has been combined, add in the chopped pecans and mix in.
Step 7: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow to cool, then serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Let the Bread Rest – Once the bread is out of the oven, transfer it from the pan to a cooling wire rack. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes on the rack before slicing.
Dry the Strawberries – Pat diced strawberries with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This keeps the bread from becoming too soggy.
FAQs
Yes, you can! Combine powdered sugar with a bit of milk or strawberry puree until smooth and pourable. Adjust the thickness by adding more liquid or sugar as needed, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
No, you don’t need a blender. Simply mashing the strawberries with a fork or masher works well, and mixing by hand is enough to combine the ingredients for this recipe.
Storage Information
STORE this easy Strawberry Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. To FREEZE, wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil, then place it in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
For REHEATING, warm individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a toaster oven until heated through.
Strawberry Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Slice the strawberries and place them in a medium-sized bowl, sprinkle lightly with a little bit of sugar, and then mash up the strawberries using your hands, a fork, or a masher.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
- In the medium bowl of strawberries, add the eggs, vanilla, and oil and whisk together well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine.
- Once everything has been combined, add in the chopped pecans and mix in.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then serve and enjoy!
This strawberry bread was really good, soft and moist with sweet strawberry flavor. Definitely will make this again.
Sooo easy and so good!Thank you for this recipe.