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These optional ingredients allow you to customize the bread according to your preferences, but the basic recipe with strawberries and sour cream is a crowd-pleaser all on its own.
## How to Make Strawberry Sour Cream Bread
Now that we have the ingredients, let’s dive into the steps for making this incredible bread.
### Step 1: Prepare Your Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. While the oven heats up, grease a loaf pan (typically an 8×4-inch pan works best) with butter or non-stick spray. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal once the bread is done.
### Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the **flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt**. This ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed and the bread will rise properly. Set this bowl aside.
### Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the **sugar and eggs** together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer or a whisk. Once the mixture is smooth, add the **sour cream, vanilla extract, and any optional ingredients like lemon zest or cinnamon**. Mix until well combined.
### Step 4: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a denser bread. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy, which is perfectly fine.
### Step 5: Fold in the Strawberries
Gently fold in the **chopped strawberries** using a spatula. You want the strawberries to be evenly distributed, but without overworking the batter. If you want to add **nuts** or **chocolate chips**, this is the time to fold them in as well.
### Step 6: Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about **60-70 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly cracked.
### Step 7: Let the Bread Cool
Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely. It’s tempting to slice the bread right away, but it’s best to let it cool to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to firm up.
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