Jaska Russell from 5 Chefs made Strawberry Bread. 5 Chefs is located inside the Shoppes at Occasions at 103 W. McGlothlin St., Portland, TN 37148. Get a taste of all things strawberries at the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival May 13-May 14 in Portland, Tennessee. The culmination of the event is Saturday when there will be a pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks, celebrity guests and more. For more information, go to www.MiddleTNStrawberryFestival.com.
STRAWBERRY BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c milk
1/2 c oil
1large egg
1 t vanilla or almond extract
2 c all-purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
2 c diced strawberries
2 T all-purpose flour
FOR THE GLAZE:
2 c powdered sugar
2 T melted butter
1/3 c finely dice strawberries
½ t vanilla or almond extract
1-2 T heavy cream or milk
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. 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 combined.
3. 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.
4. Pour the bread batter into a greased 9x5 bread pan. Bake at 350 dgrees 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.
5. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, diced strawberries and extract in a small bowl. Mix until it is smooth.
6. Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. Slice and serve.
