Strawberries & Cream Bread

Strawberries & Cream Bread (Strawberry or Blueberry) Yield: 1 loaf 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar (use if you want a sweeter bread) 2 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups strawberries, fresh & coarsely chopped (do NOT use frozen) or 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries 3/4 cup walnuts (optional) Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beat 1 minute or until light and airy. Add brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in strawberries and nuts. Pour into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes in pan. Turn out on rack to cool.