Strawberry Bread With Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Grease bottoms only of two 9x5- or 8x4-inch loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour.
3. 3
   Slightly mash strawberries; set aside.
4. 4
   In large bowl, mix sugar and oil.
5. 5
   Stir in eggs until well blended.
6. 6
   Stir in strawberries until well mixed.
7. 7
   Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts just until moistened.
8. 8
   Stir in nuts.
9. 9
   Pour into pans.
10. 10
    Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to wire rack.
13. 13
    Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing.
14. 14
    Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
15. 15
    **Cook time does not include cooling for 2 hours before slicing.