Strawberries & Cream Bread (Strawberry or Blueberry)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (use if you want a sweeter bread)
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups strawberries, fresh & coarsely chopped (do NOT use frozen) or fresh blueberries
• 3/4 cup walnut (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.

2. 2

   In small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beat 1 minute or until light and airy. Add brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.

3. 3

   Stir into flour mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened.

4. 4

   Fold in strawberries and nuts.

5. 5

   Pour into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let stand 10 minutes in pan.

8. 8

   Turn out on rack to cool.