Strawberry Bread Recipe

Strawberry Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spelt or all-purpose flour (gluten-free and keto options are available)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (unrefined sugar can be used if preferred)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 2/3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp oil, butter, or almond butter (or see note below for a fat-free option)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, flax egg, or 2 tbsp additional water
  • 1/3 cup sliced strawberries (for topping)
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup slivered almonds or chopped walnuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the diced strawberries, water, oil (or butter/almond butter), vanilla extract, and egg (or flax egg) to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is well mixed.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
  5. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  6. Let the bread cool completely before slicing. The taste and texture improve if you wait until the next day to enjoy it.
  7. Store any leftovers by slicing and freezing them for later.

Note: Some readers have successfully substituted applesauce for the oil, though this hasn’t been tested by everyone. Feel free to experiment with this option.

Enjoy this moist and flavorful strawberry bread!