Strawberry Bread

Strawberry Bread For the Bread: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder** (see notes) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups diced strawberries 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For the Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/3 cup finely diced strawberries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk** (optional) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. In a small bowl, toss together the strawberries and the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat the strawberries. Fold the floured strawberries gently into the batter. Pour the bread batter into a greased 9″x5″ bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth. Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.