So, with two containers of strawberries, it was time to get creative. I made strawberry shortcake scones (more on that later), cool and easy strawberry pie (that's dessert for tonight), and a lovely strawberry bread.
I found the recipe at allrecipes.com, but made so many changes that there isn't a whole lot linking it back to the original (which I don't have the link for anyways).
I left the nuts out of the recipe because hubby isn't a big fan of them in bread, but feel free to add some in if it's your sorta thing.
Strawberry Bread one 9x5inch loaf
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. granulated sugar
sprinkle of cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. + 2 tbl. veggie oil (or try substituting applesauce- and let me know how it works!)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. strawberries, pureed
1 c. strawberries, chopped
1/2-3/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. In a smaller bowl, blend together the oil, eggs, vanilla and pureed strawberries. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until everything is moistened. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and pecans.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before turning the loaf out of the pan to cool the rest of the way. Slice and enjoy!!
Linked up with:
- Tuesdays at the Table at All the Small Stuff
- Tuesday Night Supper Club at Fudge Ripple
- Hearth and Soul Hop vol. 19 at A Moderate Life
Sounds yummy!! I bet that strawberry puree makes them super moist.
ReplyDeleteSounds really good. I've made strawberry muffins and loved them!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the nuts. Strawberrys might be a little overpowered by them. Love quick breads and strawberries are not a flavor that you see in them very often. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteCooked strawberries (except for jam) had not been done here, maybe it is time! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds different and really good. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteLove strawberry bread! I made this over the summer and it was so good! Great time to make it before the strawberries are gone for the year
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous idea. i have a freezer full of strawberries. i have a habit of buying in bulk when they are cheapest. i bet this would be good toasted with a bit of cream cheese smeared on top. i can almost taste it! thank you for linking this up to tuesday night supper club
ReplyDeleteOh I just know this is delicious. I love it when a seemingly kitchen disaster (moldy food) turns into something amazing! I would love to know how you made the scones too - I heart scones! thanks for sharing this with us at the hearth and soul hop!
ReplyDeleteNever thought to put strawberries in a bread. Looks wonderful! Stopping by from the H 'n S Blog Hop. Would love to have you join my Thursday Carnival....
ReplyDeleteWendy
Around My Family Table
Strawberry bread sounds wonderful, and with strawberry season right around the corner I will be sure to try this.
ReplyDeleteSue