Summer is nearly here, bringing with it warmer weather, longer days, and sweet flavors like fresh berries and juicy citrus. Strawberries and lemon zest feature prominently in the Co-op bakery’s newest creation, Strawberry Lemonade Bread, which, while delicious and tart on its own, is elevated to new heights with only a few simple additions. Wow your guests with this deceptively simple recipe by picking up a loaf of our newest bakery creation today for $5.99.
Strawberry shortcake with Co-op Strawberry Lemonade Bread
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 pint organic heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons cane sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pint organic strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 loaf Co-op made Strawberry Lemonade Bread
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine prepped strawberries and lemon juice, adding sugar to taste (1-3 tablespoons). Let sit for at least 15 minutes, allowing the added sugars to draw out the strawberries’ juice.
Combine whipping cream and 6 tablespoons sugar and whip until soft peaks form.
Slice bread into 6 equal slices.
Top sliced bread with generous spoonfuls of strawberries, and finish with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.