Strawberry Swirl Loaf

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For the strawberry swirl:

Ingredients:

  •  1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. Prepare the strawberry swirl: In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  3. Make the bread batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Layering the batter and strawberry swirl: Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the strawberry mixture over the batter. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the strawberry mixture into the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and strawberry mixture.
  7. Bake the loaf: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve slices of the strawberry swirl loaf on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry swirl loaf!

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