2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 c. crushed, hulled fresh strawberries
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Stir together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; set aside. In medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar and almond extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture and berries, mixing only until blended. Grease an 8"x4"x2" loaf pan, then line with wax paper and grease paper. Turn batter into pan, smoothing top with spoon.

Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let bread stand in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out on rack. peel paper and turn right side up to cool. When cold, wrap air tight and let bread stand 1 day before slicing.