PEAR AND POPPY SEED LOAF

Pear and Poppy Seed Loaf image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.