Strawberry Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 3/4 cup sugar (I use 1/2 cup of Splenda and 1/4 cup sugar.)
• 3/4 cup sourdough starter
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Can use half all-purpose and half whole wheat.)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled, quartered and rough chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray an 8 1/2 inch x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with baker's cooking spray or lightly oil and flour; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl lightly beat the eggs; mix in the oil, applesauce and sugar; stir in the sourdough starter.

3. 3

   In a smaller bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the sourdough mixture; stirring to combine.

4. 4

   Fold in the pecans and chopped strawberries; pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool on wire rack, slice and serve with butter or cream cheese.

6. 6

   Please note: The cooking time reflects using a sugar substitute for part of the sugar. If using sugar the cooking time may be longer.