COCONUT PEAR BREAD

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This recipe from my cardboard box vault-and is from about 1980 something. It is a ripped out page from a Pillsbury Bake-Off contest winner. It is very good and I am sure you are going to like it a lot!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 c flaked coconut
1 c granulated sugar
29 oz can pears, drained and mashed (or 3 1/2 cups fresh)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 1 c chopped nuts , the amount is your choice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Toast coconut for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once. Grease or spray bottom ONLY of desired loaf pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat sugar,pears,vanilla and egg until well mixed. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt to wet ingredients. By hand, stir 25 to 35 strokes until ingredients are moistened. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour into pan.
  • 3. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; loosen edges. Remove from pan. Cool completely. --- Note: High altitude (3500 to 6500 ft) Decrease baking powder to 21/2 teaspoons.

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