Strawberry Lemonade Loaf

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 8×4 loaf pans and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, rub together the sugar and lemon zest until moist and fragrant.
  • Beat in the softened butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Add the buttermilk and lemon extract and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow loaves to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pans.

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