Strawberry Bread
It’s likely that Katniss isn’t the only one aware of the mayor’s penchant for strawberries. In fact, Peeta’s father, perhaps recognizing an opportunity to support his family, probably makes this yummy strawberry bread specifically to sell to the mayor! (The Hunger Games, Chapter 4)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup ½ stick butter, melted
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9" loaf pan.
- Add honey and butter to beaten egg and blend.
- Put flour and baking powder in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
- Pour in egg mixture and add strawberries. Blend well.
- Pour into greased loaf pan and bake about 1 hour. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool 10–15 minutes before removing from pan.
Notes
The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook: From Lamb Stew to "Groosling" - More than 150 Recipes Inspired by The Hunger Games Trilogy (F+W Media, December 2011; $19.95) by Emily Ansara Baines