Fresh Strawberry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in egg yolks.
3. 3
   Sift the remaining dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Add the sifted ingredients alternately with strawberries to creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Beat whites until stiff but not dry.
6. 6
   Fold into berry mixture.
7. 7
   Grease a loaf pan.
8. 8
   Place batter into pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a preheated 350F° oven for about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Remove to rack to cool.
11. 11
    Remove from pan after 15 minutes and let cool completely.
12. 12
    Freezes well.