You may remember that I have been doing some spring cleaning, which already led to some lovely blondies. I found all sorts of ingredient odds and ends that have inspired me to make all sorts of things.
Next up in spring cleaning recipes is this wonderfully delicious quick bread. I took advantage of some partial bags of dried fruits, my constant supply of pecans, and my love of a crumb topping to make what is now a new favorite in the BoB kitchen.
While most of us are waiting for fresh local berries, this bread is a lovely way to enjoy some fruit flavors by using dried fruits. I used a combination of dried blueberries and strawberries. Of course, you can use whatever dried fruit or combination of fruits you like.
The crumb topping is just amazing. I have a weakness for crumb toppings, but this one is exceptionally good in combination with this bread. I really could not love this bread more. It’s sweet and nutty and pretty much perfect in my book.
Berry-Pecan Streusel Bread
Berry-Pecan Streusel Bread combines sweet dried fruits with crunchy nuts for a delicious quick bread!
Ingredients
For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- pinch salt
For the bread:
- 1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dried fruits (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)*
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
To make the streusel:
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Add butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until the mixture is combined and forms clumps.
- Refrigerate while you make the bread batter.
To make the bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9"x 5" standard loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Whisk together sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in dried fruits and pecans.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake 18 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle streusel topping over the top of the bread. Using a spoon or spatula, carefully and gently press the streusel down onto the bread.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes Then, flip bread onto a cutting board or plate, and flip again onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*If you use larger dried fruits like strawberries, I recommend chopping them into bite-size pieces.
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.
3 Comments on “Berry-Pecan Streusel Bread”
This looks great–can’t wait to make one! I love your spring cleaning and mine are simpatico! We are making some amazing things with these ingredients and methods! Thanks!
Mmm, this bread looks so good!
I am definitely ready to get some berries into my life! But you’re right, they’re not quite there yet. Love that this bread includes dried fruit!