Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air into the batter, which makes the loaf light.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring until you have a smooth mixture.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
• Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, making sure they’re distributed evenly throughout the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.