Strawberry Bread

2 c fresh strawberries
3 1/8 c all-purpose flour
2 c white sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350.
Butter and flour 2 loaf pans.
Slice strawberries and place in a bowl. Sprinkle lighlt with sugar and set aside while preparing bread mixture.
Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl; mix well.
Blend oil and eggs into strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to flour mixture, blending until dry ingredients are just moistened.
Stir in pecans.
Divide batter into pans.
Bake for 45-50 minutes.