INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons flour, for berries
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups sugar
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 1 large loaf pan or 2 smaller loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Place diced berries in a small bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons flour, then set aside
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar, oil, and eggs, then slowly mix in dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in berries until evenly combined.
- Divided batter between the prepared loaf pans then spoon jam on top. Use a knife to swirl jam into the batter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes for two smaller loaves or 55-65 minutes for a larger loaf. Tent loaves with foil for the last 15-20 minutes if they begin to brown on top.
- Allow loaves to cool before slicing.
