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Use the last of the sweet summer berries to make Fresh Strawberry Bread. This moist, flavorful bread is a dream for breakfast when lightly toasted and smeared with a bit of cream cheese.

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If you’re looking for a way to use up that last stash of summer strawberries, I’ve got you covered with this Fresh Strawberry Bread.

Although Ohio strawberries were kind of disappointing this year due the weather, we were able to get our hands on some beautiful, sweet berries from a you-pick farm that had really great irrigation. Apparently this makes all the difference when Mother Nature decides it’s going to rain almost every single day for the entire month of June.


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THE BEST STRAWBERRY BREAD RECIPE

Believe it or not, I have not always been a blogger.

Before I started My Baking Addiction and for several years after, I was a middle school teacher.

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Having a teachers’ lounge to deposit leftover baked goods was convenient and had the unintended side effect of making it widely known that I had started a baking blog.

Once MBA became common knowledge among my fellow teachers, they frequently sought me out to make their cakes, cupcakes and even search for recipe ideas.

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This is how Fresh Strawberry Bread was born. A coworker wondered if I had recommendations for a strawberry quick bread recipe she could serve to guests coming into town for her son’s wedding.

At the time I had never made strawberry bread. But of course I was compelled to get into the kitchen and start experimenting.

After a little tinkering and a bit of trial and error, I had a fantastic Fresh Strawberry Bread recipe on my hands.
This quick bread is super moist, dense in just the right away, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor.

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TIPS FOR MAKING STRAWBERRY BREAD

  • Use a mixture of butter and cream cheese plus buttermilk for tang
  • Use smaller, sweeter strawberries
  • Gently fold in the berries
  • Enjoy toasted with cream cheese!

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Strawberries and cream cheese are paired together so often for a reason: their flavors mesh perfectly! Just try Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff or Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart if you don’t believe me.

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To get that same perfect combo of sweet and tangy in this Fresh Strawberry Bread recipe, I like to use a combination of butter and cream cheese. I also use buttermilk (or buttermilk substitute) for the liquid in the recipe.

When shopping for strawberries for this bread, look for smaller berries if you can. These smaller strawberries are usually sweeter and more flavorful than super large strawberries. They’ll make your bread even better!

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When it comes time to add the strawberries to the batter, set aside your electric mixer and reach for a spatula to gently fold them in by hand. This will keep them from turning to mush; we want to see chunks of strawberries in the baked bread!

Feel free to enjoy Fresh Strawberry Bread in any way you like, but I recommend one way in particular:

Lightly toasted and smeared with whipped cream cheese.

Trust me, it’s summery heaven in a single bite!

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Fresh Strawberry Bread

By: Jamie

4.55 from 61 votes

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr

Total: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10

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Use the last of the sweet summer berries to make Fresh Strawberry Bread. This moist, flavorful bread is a dream for breakfast when lightly toasted and smeared with a bit of cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries rinsed, dried and chopped

Instructions

  • Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • With electric mixer cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.

  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend flour mixture with butter mixture just until blended. Add buttermilk and only stir until just combined; do not over mix.

  • Carefully fold in strawberries. Dough mixture will be thick.

  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 318kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 107mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 506IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

How do you keep strawberries fresh longer? ›

The most important thing when it comes to storing strawberries is making sure they are dry. After quickly draining them off and drying as much excess liquid with paper towels or even a salad spinner, store your berries away in an airtight container for future snacking!

How many calories are in strawberry bread? ›

1 slice equals 206 calories, 23 grams carbohydrate, 11 grams fat and 0 mg cholesterol.

Why do fresh strawberries go bad so quickly? ›

It comes down to moisture… and mold. Berries tend to be quite porous, water-rich and delicately skinned, meaning they soak up excess moisture in their environment very easily. They also pretty much all carry mold spores, which grow rapidly when moisture is plentiful.

What bread has 70 calories per slice? ›

Loaded with a seedy texture and sweet flavor, Good Seed® Thin-Sliced has 70 calories per slice. That's what we call big nutrition in a little slice! Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed Thin-Sliced 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Is bread fruit high in carbs? ›

Breadfruit is high in complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and cholesterol and gluten free. It has a moderate glycemic index (blood sugar shock) compared to white potato, white rice, white bread, and taro.

How many slices of bread is 100 calories? ›

A typical slice of store-brought bread has about 100 to 110 calories. It's tough to find low calorie bread that's 40 calories or less per slice, so it's reasonable to opt for a lower calorie bread with around 60 calories per slice. The 2020-2025 dietary guidelines for Americans recommend making half your grains whole.

Why do you put baking soda on strawberries? ›

Beyond that, studies have shown that while washing produce in a baking soda solution can reduce pesticide residues by 66.7–98.9%, washing in tap water alone can reduce by 26.7–62.9%.

What can I do with old strawberries? ›

We recommend that you cook or macerate them with sugar and only then swirl or blend them into bases for ice cream, popsicles, or sorbet, depending on your preferences. If you are looking for delicious things to do with overripe strawberries, keep in mind that you are not limited to the classics such as jam.

What happens if you don t wash strawberries before eating them? ›

Unwashed strawberries—or all produce, for that matter—carry dirt, bacteria, and tiny insects. The foods can also still have pesticides from the growing process. The pesticides, as well as some of the bacteria, might make you ill if consumed.

How do you keep strawberries fresh for 2 weeks? ›

Vinegar Bath, fresh for up to 2 weeks

One of the great things about vinegar is that it destroys harmful bacteria so bathing your strawberries in it will keep them fresh longer. And don't worry about your berries tasting like vinegar. You'll be washing it off.

Do strawberries last longer in the fridge or on the counter? ›

Where is the best place to store strawberries? Unless you plan to use the strawberries right away, it's best to store them in your refrigerator to preserve freshness. Unrefrigerated, berries will last only a few days; stored in the fridge, they could last up to a week.

Should strawberries be stored in an airtight container? ›

Colanders are perfect for strawberry storage, allowing air to circulate freely. Unlike whole berries, once strawberries have been cut or hulled, they should be stored in an airtight container to protect the exposed flesh from mold and bacterial development, significantly reducing shelf life.

Why do strawberries last longer in a glass jar? ›

The airtight nature of the jar seems to keep the strawberries fresher for slightly longer. Here's how to store strawberries in Mason jars: Pat the berries dry, if any moisture remains, then gently drop them into a Mason jar. Add the lid and twist to seal tightly. Place on a shelf inside your refrigerator.

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