Recipe: Strawberry Walnut Loaf

It's been a while since my last recipe post. To be honest I've been a little reluctant to post them, just because taking pictures of all the steps slows down everything, and I'm always afraid I'll be dropping the camera into the batter. However, I do like taking pictures of the end products, which is why I'm posting up this Strawberry walnut loaf.

This loaf is more like cake honestly, but I'm not complaining. Make sure to go heavy on the strawberries and walnuts. I personally believe you can't have too much in this recipe.

I also noticed in the end product that I was looking for more strawberry flavour. I think I read someone suggesting to blend in the same amount of strawberry juice/pulp into the batter. Try it if you'd like to take a look at this recipe?

[Original recipe from Joy of Baking. No I do not come up with these things. I'm not that talented;]

Strawberry Walnut Loaf:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 cup (55 grams) toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped (I doubled this)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries (Perhaps add strawberry juice/pulp for added strawberry flavour)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle position.

2. Butter and flour the bottom and sides of an 8-cup loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 inch) (23 x 13 x 8 cm).

3. Toast walnuts (approx 8 minutes), and chop

4. Beat butter until softened, add sugar and beat until light and fluffy

5. Add eggs one at a time, beating them in after each addition.

6. Add vanilla extract

7. In a separate bowl, sift and mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon

8. Gradually add the flour mixture into the batter (in three additions is recommended), alternating between the flour mixture and the sour cream/plain yogurt.

9. Fold in strawberries and walnuts

10. Bake for approx. and hour, or until top is golden brown and a toothpick can be pushed into the centre of the loaf, and come out clean.

God I wish my kitchen had better lighting.
I suggest cutting the bread thick, as it's texture makes it more difficult to cut without making a mess.
Enjoy!