Fresh Strawberry Bread

by Jamie on June 2, 2010

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Less than six months ago very few of my co-workers knew of my blog; however, the cat made its way out of the bag and now pretty much everyone knows. I don’t really know why I did not tell people, I guess I’m kind of weird {read: anxious} like that and did not want anyone to judge my work.

Now that My Baking Addiction is common knowledge in my workplace, my coworkers seek me out to make their cakes, cupcakes and even search for recipe ideas. My coworker Janet also loves to bake and approached me asking for recommendations for a strawberry quick bread recipe. Her son is getting married this summer and she is interested in baking and serving a variety of breakfast items to their wedding guests. Her son loves strawberries, so she definitely wants to incorporate this fruit into her breakfast menu.

I had never made strawberry bread, so of course I was compelled to get into the kitchen start experimenting. I just so happened to have a pound of stunning organic strawberries in the fridge…if you have never experienced an organic berry, definitely pick them up sometime, the flavor is truly amazing. I cannot wait until organic berries are readily available at my local farmers market!

After a little trial and error, I came up with a super moist, semi-dense, flavorful bread bursting with strawberry flavor. This strawberry bread is perfect for breakfast and is quite brilliant when lightly toasted and smeared with a little cream cheese. I love the texture of this recipe base and have plans to incorporate some wild blueberries into it in the very near future.

Have a delectable day, thanks so much for stopping by My Baking Addiction!


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Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups strawberries, rinse, dried and chopped

Directions:

1. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. With electric mixer cream butter, sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.

3. In separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend flour mixture with butter mixture just until blended. Add buttermilk and only stir until just combined; do not over mix.

4. Carefully fold in strawberries. Dough mixture will be thick.

5. Bake in a 350°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

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avatar 1 Lori @ RecipeGirl June 2, 2010 at 10:36 pm

Mmmmm! So pretty too!

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avatar 2 Asha@FSK June 2, 2010 at 10:47 pm

such a refreshing bread! nice recipe…

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avatar 3 Jaime June 2, 2010 at 10:48 pm

Looks delicious, Jamie!

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avatar 4 Sanura June 2, 2010 at 11:04 pm

A co-worker loudly told everyone about my blog at our President’s retirement annoucement party. {sigh}
The strawberry bread looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

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avatar 5 Joanne June 2, 2010 at 11:20 pm

I definitely kept my blog from people for a LONG time…mainly because for a good long while I had about two readers. It was just embarassing! I’ve started to tell people now and I get requests constantly. It’s fun though and they usually present me with a bit of a challenge.

This bread looks delicious! I made a strawberry yogurt cake not too long ago but I’d love to try it with cream cheese.

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avatar 6 My Kitchen in the Rockies June 3, 2010 at 12:14 am

I have some Strawberries in the fridge that need to go, so this recipe comes at the right time. Thanks so much.
Oh, by the way, I really like the new look of your blog Jamie.

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avatar 7 Brandie June 3, 2010 at 12:46 am

Looks so yummy! I’ve never had Strawberry Bread.

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avatar 8 Rosa June 3, 2010 at 1:34 am

That bread looks lovely!

Cheers,

Rosa

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avatar 9 Lora June 3, 2010 at 3:37 am

This look delish. Perfect to make for strawberry season.

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avatar 10 Jessica @ How Sweet June 3, 2010 at 6:41 am

That bread is beautiful. Looks delicious, too.

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avatar 11 Katrina June 3, 2010 at 6:56 am

The mixture of ingredients you chose looks so delicious! This quick bread recipe is soon to be one of my favorites…I can tell. Thanks!

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avatar 12 Lucy June 3, 2010 at 7:16 am

I initially kept my blog from my friends, but gradually they discovered it and ask for various baked things for their birthdays! I haven’t baked with strawberries before, but this bread is so pretty I feel inspired. Delish!

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avatar 13 Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. June 3, 2010 at 8:14 am

This bread looks wonderful! I just so happen to have some fresh strawberries so I’m going to have to give this a try!

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avatar 14 Daydreamer Desserts June 3, 2010 at 8:40 am

Were you a closet food blogger? ;) I’m surprised you hadn’t told your co-workers about your blog… it’s fantastic, you should be very proud! I’ve never made strawberry bread before, but after this pics, I just can’t resist… adding it to my list!

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avatar 15 Maria June 3, 2010 at 8:46 am

I can’t get enough strawberries right now. I will have to whip up a loaf of this bread. Looks wonderful!

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avatar 16 CaSaundra June 3, 2010 at 9:21 am

Looks great–I bet the addition of rhubarb would send it over the top!

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avatar 17 DessertForTwo June 3, 2010 at 10:28 am

I love the idea of serving a few breakfast items at an early wedding! This bread looks perfect! My grandma made a strawberry bread recipe that used frozen strawberries, no butter, just eggs and oil. It was very simple but very delicious.

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avatar 18 Sara June 3, 2010 at 10:51 am

Yum! I’ve never had a strawberry bread but it sure looks good. My husband would be a huge fan of this.

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avatar 19 megan June 3, 2010 at 11:27 am

My husband has been asking for strawberry bread recently, and I’ve put off making it. I always worry about the strawberries getting soggy. I’ll have to try your recipe now though!

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avatar 20 Amy (Sing For Your Supper) June 3, 2010 at 11:41 am

Two things: 1.) you should NEVER be afraid to tell anyone about your blog- it’s perfection. Seriously. And 2.) this bread is totally going to happen this weekend!! Looks SO good!

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avatar 21 prerna June 3, 2010 at 12:14 pm

I too am a big lover of strawberries and so is my daughter so I try to incorporate it into my cooking pretty often. this is a nice addition to my recipe book :-)
Love the recipe!

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avatar 22 Danae (The Busty Baker) June 3, 2010 at 12:21 pm

I didn’t tell many of my coworkers about my blog either, but eventually it got out. There’s still only about half of them that know (I’m sure the other half could probably care less if they did know), so now they ask what I’m making next! And there’s a couple that tell me to hurry up and post so they can get the recipe of what I bring in to share!

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avatar 23 ingrid June 3, 2010 at 12:43 pm

It definitely looks moist, kinda like a pound cake.

I’m not same way…..not many people outside of my family know I have a food blog. And the few that know were probably told by my kids who seem to tell anyone who mentions baking. :) They’re proud. :)
~ingrid

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avatar 24 Naomi June 3, 2010 at 1:16 pm

This sounds delish! Your recipes are crowding my recipes-to-make list.

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avatar 25 Jen @ How To: Simplify June 3, 2010 at 1:34 pm

I’m the same way! My family and friends know about my blog (even though I was nervous to share it with them at first). Now, whenever I’m at gatherings, my friends tell their friends. I love the word of mouth spreading of my blog.

Only one of my co-workers knew about my blog and she told a few others a couple months ago. I was nervous and was hoping that they would forget the name of the site. I don’t know why I’m so nervous for them to find out about it!

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avatar 26 Emily June 3, 2010 at 1:39 pm

Sounds divine – thanks for doing the leg work! One of these days my little strawberry plants will produce!

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avatar 27 Jennifurla June 3, 2010 at 1:54 pm

I do not tell all of my co-workers for fear they will find out how long I spend looking at food blogs all day long! he he

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avatar 28 Betsy June 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

Looks delicious! I really enjoy your website, and appreciate how often you come up with new recipes. If your co-worker wants another nice fruity breakfast item, this raspberry coffee cake (http://itstartedinbulgaria.blogspot.com/2010/03/breakfast-for-dinner-buffet-raspberry.html) was a big hit with my friends at our recent breakfast for dinner party. I highly recommend such a party, by the way!

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avatar 29 Julie June 3, 2010 at 4:55 pm

Oh yum! Perfect summer bread! I really like the addition of the cream cheese. I made a very ho-hum strawberry bread a few weeks ago, but this sounds awesome. :)

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avatar 30 Jordan June 3, 2010 at 5:59 pm

OMG! This looks delicious! I’m definitely going to try this soon!

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avatar 31 Double Dipped Life June 3, 2010 at 7:27 pm

This looks fabulous! Thanks for figuring it out and sharing!

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avatar 32 Janet Connors June 3, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Jamie,
Thanks for the samples (DELICIOUS!) and for your help!
Would you believe? Today on my way home from work there was a sign at the farm by our condo “Fresh strawberries for sale”! I will be using this for a breakfast treat for my son’s wedding!
Janet

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avatar 33 Brooke (Baking with Basil) June 3, 2010 at 10:08 pm

This bread looks absolutely delicious and summery! I’m so excited for all the farmers to start up again in Ohio. Have a great weekend!!

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avatar 34 Daphne June 3, 2010 at 10:49 pm

I am so making this tomorrow! It sounds heavenly!

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avatar 35 Veta June 3, 2010 at 11:48 pm

I have to make this. It looks way to delish not to. I’ll be sure to let you know how it turns out.

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avatar 36 shelly (cookies and cups) June 4, 2010 at 8:53 am

I am the same way about the blog…I never tell anyone…I have crazy friends, though, who like to scream it from the rooftops for me, so I don’t feel I need to tell anyone ;)
This looks so good…can’t wait til I can pick some strawberries…a few weeks and they will be ready in NJ!

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avatar 37 Rachel June 4, 2010 at 3:29 pm

Made this last night and used 2 full cups of strawberries because the more the merrier! :) It’s delightful. Glad I only took one slice with me to work though because I easily could have torn through the ENTIRE thing.

Thanks so much!

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avatar 38 Krissy June 5, 2010 at 12:43 pm

First recipe I have tried from your blog and it was delish!!!

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avatar 39 Shawna June 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm

ooh! sounds tasty – and i just so happen to have buttermilk and cream cheese that i need to use up.

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avatar 40 jennifer June 5, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Thank you so much for the inspiration. I now need to go get some strawberries and give this bread a try :) It sounds wonderful! (love your blog, be proud)

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avatar 41 Amy June 5, 2010 at 7:03 pm

I was so excited about this bread, but it oozed out all over the bottom of my stove. I followed everything as written, I’m not sure what happened…

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avatar 42 Jamie June 6, 2010 at 12:18 am

Amy-
That is so weird, I have made this twice now without any oozing…I wonder what happened! I hope it didn’t make too much of a mess!
-Jamie

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avatar 43 Liz June 7, 2010 at 5:32 pm

amy,

you probably mixed the bread TOO much before baking… if the bread is too aerated the baking soda and baking powder goes crazy! Hope this helps!

Liz

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avatar 44 Nicole June 5, 2010 at 10:34 pm

New to blogging and found your site. Love love love your pictures, and your food. I am so going to make this bread. The strawberries in Santa Cruz are to die for and I always have extra. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your blog. Love it!!!!

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avatar 45 Kerstin June 6, 2010 at 10:20 am

I love the idea of a strawberry quick bread – yum!

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avatar 46 Jessie June 7, 2010 at 4:22 pm

It’s funny your coworkers didn’t know about your blog until recently, as I haven’t really made mine public knowledge either. If they actually do find it somehow, it’ll just be a “this is your life” of things I’ve brought in for all of them.
Seeing as your blog is one of my favorites, and I’ve stock piled many of your recipes, I’m glad I found it before they did. It’s given me more time to recreate some of your goodies!

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avatar 47 Liz June 7, 2010 at 5:29 pm

great bread!!! my roommate and I JUST finished the whole loaf within two days!! It took a lot longer to cook than the recipe said but I’m in an apartment with old appliances… could be a multiple of factors here! Thanks for the great recipe!

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avatar 48 CookiePie June 8, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Gorgeous! I can’t wait to try it — looks like a perfect weekend breakfast treat!

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avatar 49 Urvashee (Dessarts) June 9, 2010 at 5:11 pm

This is the first recipe I’ve tried from your blog and it was delicious. Had to use yogurt instead of buttermilk though…still turned out nice!

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avatar 50 Weekend Cowgirl June 9, 2010 at 5:28 pm

This looks so delicious I wish I could just snap my fingers and make it appear. It is on my top list of things to try!

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avatar 51 Kristi June 10, 2010 at 8:01 am

Hi Jamie,

I made two loaves of this the other day. I didn’t have buttermilk on hand so I substituted plain yogurt in one loaf and sugar-free fat-free vanilla pudding in the other. I thought the yogurt loaf came out better but both were delicious! Thank you for your wonderful recipes and blog. I frequent your site often. :)

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avatar 52 Greek Girl from Queens June 17, 2010 at 6:10 pm

This bread looks absolutely gorgeous, and I bet it tastes amazing, too. You’ve definitely inspired me – I’m definitely going to bake a loaf this weekend.

And your blog is wonderful, by the way. I don’t have my own blog (yet) but like you’d written, I’d be kind of anxious too about telling anyone for a while. I guess I’m hesistant because I’d want it to be interesting and enjoyable to read, easy and pleasant to look at, and of course, I’d want the recipes and the photos of the finished product to be worthy of anyone checking it out to be inspired enough to try them out.

You’ve succeeded on all of the above, and so I just wanted to let you know that I’m really glad I found your blog.

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avatar 53 Gina June 24, 2010 at 10:23 am

This bread was easy to make and delicious. I used 2 cups of strawberries because I had a lot of them to use up. My only problem was that it overflowed and looked a little messy. I will definitely make it again but in an 8×8 pan next time. These would also make excellent muffins. Great recipie

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avatar 54 Amanda June 25, 2010 at 5:55 pm

I’ve never had strawberry bread before but it looks right up my alley. I may have to give this a try it looks delish.

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avatar 55 Kathy @ The Sugar Queen June 26, 2010 at 2:27 pm

I’m going to make this! It looks so good! Thanks for the recipe!

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avatar 56 Mims June 29, 2010 at 3:46 pm

Made this recipe with the strawberries. DELICIOUS, moist and delectable. The cream cheese makes it the bomb!!! Next time I will cut the strawberries smaller…and I just used non-stick spray instead of butter/flouring the pan. I just recently substituted blueberries instead of strawberries. YUMMY!!! Great as a breakfast treat. My 2 year old asks for more! I was thinking of maybe next time using the blueberries with some lemon zest in there. I’m wondering if in the fall I could use cranberries/orange zest and get a crumb topping on it. Hmmm???

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avatar 57 Debbie June 30, 2010 at 9:54 pm

We just went strawberry picking last week and I love to bake breads so I googled “strawberry bread recipies” and found this one. It sounds great but what can I susbtitute for buttermilk? Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Debbie

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avatar 58 Judy July 1, 2010 at 10:22 am

I too only share my blogging with a few selected co-workers and I don’t ‘think’ they read me….

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avatar 59 Chess July 7, 2010 at 12:38 am

I just baked this today! Wonderful recipe! I doubled it, and mashed a third of the strawberries, and it turned out just beautifully. Everyone who tried it loved it! Thank you so much for sharing!

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avatar 60 MLS July 7, 2010 at 9:09 am

I made this … and it was great! Although, mine turned a bit mushy around the strawberries after a day? So we used the leftovers to make french toast with for breakfast and it was superb!

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avatar 61 Donna July 9, 2010 at 12:06 am

Hi Jamie!
This bread looks amazing! Do you think the recipe would work as a muffin recipe? Or are there adjustments to make for muffins?

Thanks!
Donna Brown :)

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avatar 62 Taryn July 15, 2010 at 7:35 am

I’m going to whip up a loaf of this bread after work today, and I can hardly wait! It looks absolutely delish :)

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avatar 63 Barb Giglio July 16, 2010 at 8:41 am

Guess what’s in my oven right now!!!! I chopped some walnuts, about a 1/3 of a cup and sprinkled on top of the batter! Can’t wait to taste this bread! Thanks for sharing! :)

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avatar 64 Andrea(of Sweet Dreamery Desserts) August 8, 2010 at 12:37 am

I followed this link from my gal BakersRoyale’s Blog. She shares wonderful stuff. And, I love strawberries, so I can’t wait to bake your strawberry bread, it looks so perfect for a summer morning’s breakfast.

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avatar 65 VinGirl August 11, 2010 at 3:54 pm

This bread is just delicious, so moist and creamy. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! ♥

Michelle

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avatar 66 margot August 31, 2010 at 2:20 am

I made this recipe and added a few extra strawberries to total 2 cups, topped it with blanched slivered almonds and sprinkled sugar on top of the almonds. The almonds toasted nicely and complimented the strawberry bread. It was absolutely delicious! I have now made this three times for guests and they salivate over each bite. Thanks for coming up with this recipe.

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avatar 67 Larisa September 5, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it today for friends and it was absolutely delicious!

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avatar 68 Amber October 23, 2010 at 5:06 pm

Oh, this sounds and looks delicious. So impressive that you kept at it until you got it just right, so people like us can benefit from your recipes! Well done :)

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avatar 69 Dena December 12, 2010 at 5:47 pm

I just found your blog via Allrecipes.com. I am always looking for strawberry recipes and can’t wait to try this one. Thanks!

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avatar 70 Vineyard girl February 1, 2011 at 8:15 pm

Awesome recipe. everybody loved it and asked for the recipe.made 3 loaves in 3 days.now I have it memorized.will definitely make more.thanks

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avatar 71 Jane March 24, 2011 at 9:51 pm

Can I make this without cream cheese or does that affect the taste a lot? Please answer quickly. Thank you in advanced.

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avatar 72 Jamie March 25, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Jane-

I have never tried the recipe without the cream cheese, so I cannot attest to the outcome. If you try it, let me know. Thanks for stopping by!

-Jamie

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avatar 73 Heather April 8, 2011 at 5:47 pm

I made this last night and it was a big this morning for breakfast. Thanks and keep up the good work!

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avatar 74 Robin April 28, 2011 at 5:42 pm

This recipe is awesome! I made it for my Mom’s group and they loved it too! Thanks so much for sharing!

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avatar 75 Sallie June 17, 2011 at 12:38 pm

I made this with some freshly picked strawberries. I got a lot of compliments! Thanks.

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avatar 76 Laura June 30, 2011 at 8:28 am

Thanks for sharing this great recipe! YUM! Made it last night and it is superb! Also, linked your recipe/you back from my page.

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avatar 77 Jarie July 13, 2011 at 9:42 am

Looks great! With strawberries being in season now, can I make a few loaves and freeze them? Do they taste the same? Thanks!

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avatar 78 Jamie July 13, 2011 at 10:40 am

Jarie-
I think it would freeze just fine. I would recommend slicing it before you freeze and separating the slices with parchment. Thanks so much!
–Jamie

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avatar 79 Jarie July 13, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Thank you! I appreciate the quick response!

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avatar 80 Rachel October 20, 2011 at 7:22 pm

I happened to stumble on your blog this week. Your recipes look so delicious. I tried this recipe today and it is SO YUMMY!! I love to bake and I can’t create anything on my own but I love to find new recipes and try them out. This recipe will definetely be used again at my house and I’m so excited to try some of the others you have!! AWESOME!!

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avatar 81 colleen December 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Made this bread…liked to consistency but the flavor needs a little help. maybe more vanilla? definitely needs more salt…and I would like more of a strawberry flavor.

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avatar 82 Vicci Bennett February 27, 2012 at 12:05 pm

I made this yesterday w/ strawberries we picked on Friday. So yummmmy! Thanks for the great recipe.

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avatar 83 tonyamama March 14, 2012 at 11:04 pm

love this bread! just made it again as muffins because i think the best part is the bit of crunch on the top crust. baked them for 20 minutes and they’re perfect!

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avatar 84 Sarah March 25, 2012 at 9:26 am

I am going to make this in the next few days. Looks SO yummy! Found it on Pinterest. I was on my search for a new recipe to make for this week, I do a new recipe a week, then blog about it. What a great thing to make for these warm “summer” like months. :) Thanks for posting such a yummy recipe!

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avatar 85 EJ April 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Just found this recipe this morning because I was looking for a way to use up some strawberries. Already baked it, cooled it and tried it. I will be making this all summer long!
Seems great for a brunch too. Thanks, it’s absolutely buttery delicious.

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avatar 86 Jamie April 3, 2012 at 8:56 am

EJ-
So glad to hear that enjoyed the Strawberry Bread – thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback. Have a delicious day!
-Jamie

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avatar 87 adrienne April 15, 2012 at 2:19 pm

I made this for breakfast this morning and it was great! I didn’t do a loaf… I did muffins and they were perfect! The base would also be awesome for blueberry muffins!

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avatar 88 Robin S. May 15, 2012 at 10:49 pm

I just made this – best quickbread recipe I’ve ever used! The cream cheese, buttermilk combo makes for a very tender, moist, flavorfull crumb. Thanks!

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avatar 89 Clover June 1, 2012 at 11:48 am

I’m a little late to the party, but I made this bread yesterday. It totally overflowed my pan and smelled up my house (not in a good way). I baked it 60 min and the middle still did not get done, although the top was getting too brown. The flavor is great though, and I’m trying to decide if I should try this again, and if I do what besides baking longer should I do. Should I put it in two pans? Less baking powder? Any suggestions?

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avatar 90 Candice M. July 25, 2012 at 12:59 pm

sounds yummy,
what is the measurement if using regular table salt?

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avatar 91 Jamie August 5, 2012 at 4:56 pm

Candice-
I would recommend using 1/4 teaspoon of table salt. I hope this helps, thanks for stopping by!
-Jamie

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avatar 92 Kori Pressnell October 15, 2012 at 9:33 am

I’m pretty late finding this recipe, but wanted to let you know anyway … I made this and it is UHmazing!! I’ve made a few different breads like this and there is just something about the strawberries and cream cheese in yours. I’m making a second loaf today. It’s wonderful with tea. Thank you! I’m a new follower.

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avatar 93 Jamie October 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm

Kori-
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe – thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback! Have a great day.
-Jamie

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avatar 94 Maria M Triana October 21, 2012 at 9:06 am

I just baked this, just one word: Amazing! I featured on my site. Thanks!

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avatar 95 Jihye Yang January 7, 2013 at 11:41 pm

OMG!!!!
This is soooo good!
I wanted to spend my cream cheese and I like strawberry.
I used organic strawberries as you suggested.
Oh this is so yummy.
It’s good even when it’s warm.
(couldn’t wait to chill cause the smell was too tempting)
I shared with my friends when it’s hot and he said wow.
Thank you so much!!!!!
Will try with blue berry too.
Happy New Year!!

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avatar 96 Jihye Yang January 8, 2013 at 5:07 pm

I have a question.
Is there any substitute for butter milk?
My friend wants to try this but she can’t find butter milk from local store.
Thanks~

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avatar 97 MBA January 17, 2013 at 5:11 pm

Jihye-
You can make your own buttermilk by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to a a little less than one cup of milk. Let it rest for about 5 minutes and you have your buttermilk. Thanks so much for stopping by – have a great day!
-Jamie

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