STRAWBERRY RIBBON BREAD

Strawberry Ribbon Bread image

My mother, Lois Schmidt, has been making this bread for our family at Christmas for years. It's a big hit with everyone. The cream cheese filling pairs well with the strawberry flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
FILLING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, strawberries and food coloring if desired. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., For filling, beat cream cheese in a small bowl. Add the egg, sugar, flour and extract; beat well. , Spoon a fourth of the batter into each of two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Spread half of the filling over each. Top with the remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.