Strawberry Nut Bread

I got this recipe from the Troy, Ohio, Strawberry Festival. Unlike most strawberry breads, this one calls for strawberry jam...not fresh berries. Because of this it is ideal for celebrations at any time of the year.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 2-3 loaves

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  lemon extract
• 4  eggs
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  strawberry jam
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, & lemon extract til fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
3. Stir together flour, salt, cream of tartar, & soda.
4. Combine jam & sour cream.
5. Add jam mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating til well combined.
6. Stir in walnuts.
7. Divide batter between 5 greased & floured 4"x 2"x 1" loaf pans.
8. Bake at 350 for 50-55.
9. Cool on racks.