Strawberry Bread

Oct 4, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Quick breads Vanilla: Paste Easy

A loaf of strawberry bread on a wooden board, two thick slices cut to show the moist crumb

A tender, moist quick bread bursting with fresh strawberries and enriched with real vanilla bean paste for a fragrant, sweet aroma. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Prep 20 min

Cook 50 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 1 hr 15 min

Yield 12 slices

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.5 g)baking soda
¼ tsp (1.25 g)fine sea salt
½ cup (113.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
½ cup (120.0 ml)plain yogurt or sour cream
1 ½ cups (225.0 g)fresh strawberries, chopped
1 ½ tsp (7.5 g)vanilla bean paste
½ cup (120.0 ml)milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
Mix in the yogurt (or sour cream) and milk until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries carefully to avoid breaking them too much, distributing them evenly through the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and rise.
Gently fold strawberries to prevent turning the batter pink and getting soggy bread.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry bread?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 12 slices.

How should I store strawberry bread?

Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Can I make strawberry bread ahead?

Prepare the batter and bake; the bread keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 tsp vanilla bean paste (7.5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A tender, moist quick bread bursting with fresh strawberries and enriched with real vanilla bean paste for a fragrant, sweet aroma. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

221 Calories / serving

9.3g Fat

30.6g Carbs

3.9g Protein

14.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2652 cal · 112g fat · 367g carbs · 47g protein · 179g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 221 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 30 min·1.5 mi·~3000 steps
Moderate cycling 22 min·4.4 mi
Swimming laps 31 min
Jogging 22 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
Stair climbing 20 min·~1800 steps
Dancing 36 min
Bodyweight circuit training 22 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 51 min

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