Strawberry Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or a mini loaf pan.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and almond extract until light, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the crushed strawberries.
7. 7
   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the top with the sliced almonds.
9. 9
   Bake in the center of the oven for 55 to 60 minutes (50 to 55 minutes for mini loaves), or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and turn right side up to cool completely.