Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread, a perfect summer treat that brings together the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the zesty tang of lemon. This easy-to-make quick bread is not only a visual stunner with its vibrant colors but also offers a moist and tender texture, making it ideal for brunches, picnics, or simply enjoying at home. Topped with a luscious lemonade glaze, each slice bursts with flavor, ensuring it will be a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- Juice of half a lemon (for glaze)
- 2 Tablespoons warm water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing sugar with lemon juice and warm water until smooth.
- Cool bread for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack; drizzle with glaze while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg