STRAWBERRY TEA BREAD

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This is a great summer recipe when fresh strawberries are plentiful. I especially like the almond flavour. It freezes well so I often bake several to have in the fall and winter.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups strawberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped almonds
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, almonds and 1/4 cup of the flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat in the almond extract.
  • Stir together the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, making three additions of the flour mixture and two of buttermilk.
  • Gently fold in the strawberry mixture.
  • Spoon into 2 greased and floured 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for about 1 hour or until a cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pans on racks for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the pans; let cool completely in racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2827, Fat 139.7, SaturatedFat 64.4, Cholesterol 565, Sodium 2803.1, Carbohydrate 353.7, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 169.2, Protein 52.8

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