This classic strawberry bread is a delightful treat bursting with fresh berry flavor. Moist and tender, with a hint of cinnamon and the crunch of pecans, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. Enjoy the sweet taste of summer captured in every slice.
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Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Fresh strawberries 2 cups
All-purpose flour 3 1/8 cups
White sugar 2 cups
Ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups
Eggs, beaten 4
Chopped pecans 1 1/4 cups
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Prepare strawberries: Slice strawberries and mix with a light sprinkle of sugar. Set aside.
Combine dry ingredients: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Combine wet ingredients: Blend oil and eggs into strawberries.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add strawberry mixture to flour mixture, mixing until just moistened. Stir in pecans.
Bake: Divide batter equally between prepared loaf pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
