Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 Tbsp flour (for tossing strawberries)
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (or 1/4 cup mashed fresh)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp half and half (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, half and half, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture until just combined.
- Toss chopped strawberries with 1 Tbsp flour and fold them into the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, pulverize freeze-dried strawberries, then mix with powdered sugar and half and half to desired consistency.
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled loaf and let set for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, replace some sugar with natural sweeteners and use applesauce instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: quick bread, strawberry bread, easy dessert, summer baking, fruit loaf