TOASTED COCONUT PEAR BREAD

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This easy to make bread's aroma, taste and texture are hard to resist. This is a Pillsbury Bake-off winner.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 c coconut
1 c sugar
1-1/2 c mashed canned pears (29 ounce can, drained)
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/2 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 1 c chopped nuts
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. Toast coconut for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once.
  • 2. Grease bottom only of a loaf pan.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat sugar, pears, vanilla and egg until well mixed.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. By hand, stir 25 to 35 strokes until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; loosen edges. Remove from pan. Cool completely.

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