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Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread

Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread for a Bright Summer Treat

Enjoy the delightful Strawberry Lemonade Quick Bread, perfect for summer with sweet strawberries and zesty lemonade.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; measure accurately.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds balance to tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 10 medium Fresh Strawberries Hulled and chopped.
  • 1 cup Milk Moistens the batter.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for easier mixing.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Balances sweetness.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest Adds brightness and aroma.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Additional Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (for Glaze) Adjust for desired tartness.

Equipment

  • 9" x 5" loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Fold in strawberries.
  3. In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Transfer to loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean with a few crumbs.
  6. Poke holes in the top of the bread and prepare the glaze by mixing sugar, lemon juice, and water.
  7. Pour the glaze over the warm bread and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for optimal moisture and flavor. Adjust lemon juice in the glaze for preferred tartness.

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