Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread. Bursting with juicy strawberries and topped with a tangy lemonade glaze, this moist quick bread is perfect for brunch, picnics, or as a sweet afternoon snack. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this refreshing treat that your family and friends will love. Enjoy it warm, toasted with butter, or alongside fresh fruit for an irresistible addition to your summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- ยฝ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (227g) fresh strawberries (about 10 medium strawberries) (hulled and chopped)
- ยพ cup (180mL) milk
- ยฝ cup (113g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
- the juice of half of a lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
- zest of one lemon
- ยผ cup (50g) granulated sugar for the glaze
- the juice of half of a lemon (about 2 Tablespoons) for the glaze
- 2 Tablespoons (30mL) warm water for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold in the strawberries.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix sugar, lemon juice, and warm water for the glaze.
- After baking, let cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Donโt overmix the batter; itโs okay if there are some lumps. For added texture or flavor variations, consider incorporating nuts or other berries.