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Pear Bread Recipe

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This Pear Bread Recipe is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe pears, it offers a subtle sweetness and tender crumb, combining simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with fresh fruit for a delicious homemade treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 1 cup ripe pears peeled and chopped or mashed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pears: Wash, peel, and chop or mash the ripe pears. Set aside to use later in the batter.
  2. Grease the Pan: Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening and salt.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  5. Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or spoon just until the flour disappears. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  6. Add Pears: Fold the chopped or mashed pears evenly into the batter, ensuring they are well incorporated throughout.
  7. Transfer & Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then, remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use ripe pears that are soft to the touch but not mushy.
  • You can substitute melted butter with vegetable oil for a lighter texture.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Storage: Store wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, adjusting moisture as needed.

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