Strawberry-Pecan Quick Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with 1 cup of the sugar until pale and fluffy.
5. 5
   Using a handheld mixer at medium speed, beat in the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated between additions.
6. 6
   Add the vanilla.
7. 7
   At low speed, working in 2 batches, alternately beat in the dry ingredients and the milk.
8. 8
   Using a spatula, fold in the dried strawberries and chopped pecans until evenly incorporated.
9. 9
   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
10. 10
    Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle on top.
11. 11
    Bake for about 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
12. 12
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack and let cool completely before slicing.