Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with a parchment sling and lightly grease the sides.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil or melted butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Add lemon zest if using.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just blended, making sure not to overmix.
Assembly and Baking
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan and dollop half of the strawberry jam over it. Repeat with the remaining batter and jam.
- Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in an S pattern to create ribbons.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 48 to 58 minutes, starting to check at 45 minutes. The loaf is done when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it onto a rack with the parchment. Cool completely before slicing.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk and a splash of vanilla or lemon; drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking. This recipe is adaptable with different fruits and flavors.
