3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen, unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed and sliced
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. In large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients and mix well; set aside. Blend oil and eggs into strawberries; add to flour mixture. Stir in pecans, blending until dry ingredients are just moistened. Divide batter between pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pans on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.