Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread, a perfect summer treat that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a zesty lemonade glaze. This easy-to-make quick bread is ideal for brunches, picnics, or as a light dessert, bringing together refreshing fruity notes that brighten up any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a moist and flavorful loaf ready to impress family and friends. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, each bite is sure to leave you craving more.
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
- the juice of half of a lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
- zest of one lemon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- the juice of half of a lemon (about 2 Tablespoons) (for glaze)
- 2 Tablespoons warm water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine chopped strawberries, milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix sugar with lemon juice and warm water; drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg