PEAR YEAST BREAD

Pear Yeast Bread image

"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 126 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.