Strawberry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease bottom of an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   Cream butter, sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together.
5. 5
   Combine preserves and buttermilk and add alternately with flour mixture.
6. 6
   Beat until well blended. Stir in nuts.
7. 7
   Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Wrap loaf and store overnight in cool place.
11. 11
    Good served with strawberry butter.