Strawberry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease two loaf pans. Approx. 8-1/2 x 4-1/2
2. 2
   Remove tops from berries, rinse well. Set aside.
3. 3
   Sift the flour.
4. 4
   Measure level cups of flour, place in a large mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Add the sugar.
6. 6
   Add the salt.
7. 7
   Add the baking soda.
8. 8
   Whisk together to combine.
9. 9
   Place the oil in a medium sized mixing bowl.
10. 10
    Add the eggs.
11. 11
    Add the vanilla extract.
12. 12
    Whisk together until combined.
13. 13
    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine.
14. 14
    Dice the strawberries, toss with 2 Tablespoons of reserved flour.
15. 15
    Fold the berries into the batter.
16. 16
    Spoon the batter, divided evenly, into the loaf pans.
17. 17
    Bake in 350F degree oven for 60-70 minutes, or until done. Test with toothpick.
18. 18
    Remove baked bread from the oven.
19. 19
    Place pans on wire rack. Cool for 10 minutes.
20. 20
    After 10 minutes, run a thin knife around inside edges of pan. Turn bread out on wire racks.
21. 21
    Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
22. 22
    Enjoy!