Strawberry Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the rest of the batter. This will draw out their juices and intensify the flavor. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 cups of sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and beaten eggs. Add the macerated strawberries (with their accumulated juices) to the oil and egg mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay. Gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts, if using. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 50 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness around 45 minutes, as baking times may vary depending on your oven. (45-55 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting them onto the rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)