Description
This Strawberry Sour Cream Bread is moist, tender, and bursting with juicy strawberries! Made with sour cream for extra richness and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze, it’s a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Whether you’re looking for healthy homemade recipes, quick dinner ideas, or a simple baked good, this easy strawberry bread is a must-try!
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Bread:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced (fresh or frozen)
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- 1/2 cup strawberries, finely chopped or coarsely mashed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
For the Strawberry Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- In a bowl, mix the mashed strawberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries (if using frozen, do not thaw).
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well for up to 3 months—just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg