Pear and Poppy Seed Loaf

Name: Pear and Poppy Seed Loaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears

Hands down, this slightly sweet loaf is my husband and children's favorite. Instead of butter, I top slices with plain yogurt. —Sherry Flaquel, Cutler Bay, Florida

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, honey, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears.
Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.