How to Make Strawberry Beer Bread with Fresh Basil - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and flavorful twist on traditional beer bread, look no further than this recipe for Strawberry Beer Bread with Fresh Basil. This delightful bread is perfect for a summer picnic, a backyard barbecue, or just as a tasty treat to enjoy any time of the year. The combination of juicy, sweet strawberries and fragrant, aromatic basil creates a one-of-a-kind flavor experience that is sure to impress your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle fruity beer
  • 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries
  • ½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour and white sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beer and stir. Add strawberries and basil and stir until well combined; batter will be stiff and sticky. Scoop batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top generously with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 598mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 119mg