It’s that time year again, Wimbledon has arrived and we are already a week in. Whether you are into Tennis or not Wimbledon is the opportunity to get into the spirit of summer and exercise in the fresh air. Exercise is also great for our digestive system staying healthy as well as it keeps us nice and regular.
Wimbledon is well known for its strawberries and cream. Why not try this digestive loving twist before hitting the tennis courts. This recipe is a good source of vitamin C and fibre.
Ingredients
•1 3/4 cups flour (use wholemeal flour to increase the fibre content)
•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
Method
1.Weigh out all the dry ingredients and combine in a bowl and leave to one side
2.In small bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and airy
3.Next add the brown sugar and beat in eggs, one at a time
4.Beat in sour cream and vanilla
5.Fold into flour mixture
6.Fold in strawberries and nuts
7.Pour into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan
8.Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
9.Let stand 10 minutes in pan
10.Turn out on rack to cool