Fresh Strawberry Bread with Buttermilk
Move over banana bread, there's a prettier, moister bread in town. Fresh strawberry bread with buttermilk, is made with- you guessed it- fresh seasonal strawberries! Buttermilk helps to create a light, fluffy breakfast bread while also adding a bit of tartness. Vanilla and orange zest round out this quick bread with a punch of sweet, bright flavor! You won't want to miss this one.
Equipment
- mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, measuring cups
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose-flour plus 1 tbsp. reserved and set aside
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk full or reduced fat; room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- zest of one orange about 3-4 teaspoons
- 1½ cups diced fresh strawberries, (patted dry with a paper towel) (¼-½ inch dice)
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw) for topping, optional
- baking spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.baking spray for greasing the pan
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.2 cups all-purpose-flour, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt, 2 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In another medium bowl, add the eggs and lightly whisk to break them up. Add the white sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and orange zest. Whisk until combined and no sugar lumps remain. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.2 large eggs, ½ cup white granulated sugar, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, zest of one orange
- Mix the strawberries with 1 tbsp. of flour. Fold the strawberries into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the turbinado sugar, if using. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack, and let cool for 30 minutes before serving.1½ cups diced fresh strawberries, (patted dry with a paper towel), 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 44.6gProtein: 5.3gFat: 15.3gSaturated Fat: 3.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 19gCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.
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