Strawberries & Cream Bread by TwT

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Strawberries & Cream Bread

A wonderful recipe using fresh strawberries from Netherhill Strawberry Farm in Australia.
1 loaf
1 hour 15 minutes 15 mins prep
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
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup strawberries, fresh & coarsely chopped (do NOT use frozen)
3/4 cup walnuts (optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
In small bowl, beat butter until creamy; Gradually add sugar, beat 1 minute or until light and airy; Beat in eggs, one at a time; Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
Stir into flour mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened.
Fold in strawberries and nuts.
Pour into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes in pan.
Turn out on rack to cool.