Pear Yeast Bread

Name: Pear Yeast Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, undrained; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3-1/2 cups bread flour; 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

"Because I have a busy schedule, I revamped this recipe so I could use my bread machine," writes Maureen DeGarmo of Martinez, California. "I also substituted canned pears, which make preparation even easier. We like it for a weekend breakfast treat."

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, undrained
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/2 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

In a blender or food processor, combine the pears and extract; cover and process until pureed. Pour into bread machine pan.
Add the remaining ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 126 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Pear Yeast Bread in Quick Cooking September/October 2003

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CLaQuier

Nov 19, 2015

Moist and tasty. We made it for dinner to go with soup. The spice and fruitiness was a nice contrast. It would also be excellent for breakfast or with coffee or tea.
MDeGarmo

Nov 6, 2009

This is my recipe, and yes the amout of yeast is incorrect. I actually submitted the original recipe with 1½ teaspoons of yeast, which is better in my machine. Try it with a sweetened cream cheese spread on it.
kn_larsen

Sep 15, 2009

I bet it is 2-1/4 teaspoons
debbiet142

Jan 13, 2009

I would like to know how much yeast to add....2 1/4 cups of yeast sounds like a lot...are you sure that it's really that much
gwardell

Jan 25, 2008

21/4 cups yeast ?