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Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl Bread

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A light, moist, and flavorful homemade bread featuring creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberry swirls, perfect for brunch, snacks, or gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and stir in melted butter. Let cool slightly if too hot.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the milk-butter mixture and eggs into the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
  6. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries and chill the mixture.
  8. Punch down the risen dough and roll out into a 12×8 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  9. Spread the chilled cream cheese and strawberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  10. Roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log, pinch the seam to seal, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  11. Cover the loaf loosely and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffed and nearly doubled.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  13. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Chill the cream cheese filling before spreading to keep swirls defined. Roll dough tightly to prevent filling leakage. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Watch oven closely to avoid overbaking. Use toothpick test for doneness.

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