Arkansas Strawberry Pecan Bread

Fresh Arkansas Strawberry Bread is a sweet delicious treat for breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. My family has enjoyed my strawberry bread for over 40 years, and it is an easy recipe. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have your bread baking in your oven and the aroma in your kitchen will be irresistible. 

When Elijah battled depression, God didn’t send an Angel to preach to him, tell him he needed to pray more, or condemn him for feeling that way. He sent an Angel to comfort him while he rested. Some people just need to be comforted. I Kings 19 shows us how to care for someone who is depressed. Take them food, sit with them, and encourage them to rest. 

Share a loaf of my Arkansas Strawberry Bread with someone you know who needs it. You can be the hands and feet of our Lord Jesus while you serve and love others.

Prep Time: 10 mins – Cook Time: 45 mins –Total Time: 55 mins – Servings: 3* loaves

Arkansas Strawberry Bread Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 ¼ chopped pecans
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Arkansas Strawberry Bread Directions

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Butter and flour three* 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients and mix well; set aside.
• To the sliced fresh strawberries, remove ¼ cup of the dry ingredients and gently macerate the strawberries. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Whisk the oil, butter, and eggs. Add to the strawberry mixture.
• Fold in the flour mixture and pecans blending until the flour mixture is just moistened. 
• Divide the batter between the three* prepared pans.
• Bake for 50 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread.
• Cool in pans on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
• Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.
• Dust strawberry bread loaves with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberries.
• Serve with my Creamed Strawberry Butter.
• *Use three prepared loaf pans to have fully cooked loaves of bread. Reducing to two loaf pans will result in a mushy bread. Trust me, I’ve tried it!

ENJOY! Make memories with the ones you love! 💗