Description
Sweet strawberry sour cream bread promises a delightful twist on classic quick breads, blending tangy dairy richness with fresh fruity notes. Homemade comfort comes alive with each tender slice, inviting you to savor summer’s most beloved berry in a wonderfully moist, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup strawberries, finely chopped or coarsely mashed
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a standard loaf pan with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth cream-like consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in the tangy sour cream and aromatic vanilla extract.
- In a separate container, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients – flour, leavening agents, salt, and warm cinnamon – using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using minimal stirring to maintain the bread’s delicate texture and prevent overworking the batter.
- Carefully incorporate fresh strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without crushing the fruit completely.
- Transfer the fragrant batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven, monitoring the bread’s golden color and testing for doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to rest briefly in the pan, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack to prevent moisture accumulation.
- Prepare a delicate glaze by combining crushed strawberries, powdered sugar, and a hint of zesty lemon juice until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the bread has completely cooled, drizzle the vibrant strawberry glaze over the top, creating an enticing finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Dice strawberries into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly throughout the bread and prevent sinking.
- Toss strawberries in a little flour before folding into batter to prevent them from bleeding color and sinking to the bottom.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and check for extra moisture needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg