Pear Bread I

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 3  eggs 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 
• 2 cups pears shredded peeled
• 1 cup pecans chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 0.8 cup vegetable oil 
• 2 cups sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• mixing bowl
• wire rack
• loaf pan

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
2. In a separate bowl combine the oil, eggs, sugar, grated pears, pecans, and vanilla. Blend well.
3. Add to well of dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8x5x3 inch loaf pans.
4. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for one hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.