Strawberry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place strawberries in medium bowl; sprinkle lightly with 1/4 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Let stand until thawed, then slice.
3. 3
   Combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in large bowl; mix well.
4. 4
   Stir oil and eggs into strawberries; add strawberry mixture to flour mixture; add pecans and blend until dry ingredients are just moistened (do not overmix).
5. 5
   Divide batter between two 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch pans that have been greased and floured.
6. 6
   Bake 45 to 50 minutes at 350°.
7. 7
   Cool bread in pans for 10 minutes, then turn loaves out and cool completely.
8. 8
   Sprinkle tops of loaves with sugar.