Christmas Strawberry Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it. Stir until just combined.
3. Fold in the diced strawberries. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Strawberry bread is a type of quick bread, which means it is made without yeast.
• Strawberry bread can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.
• It is a popular Christmas treat in many countries.