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Pear Streusel Bread

thetimelessbaker
Pear streusel bread is a flavorful quick bread with fresh pear flavor that is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a buttery streusel topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 377 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls of various sizes
  • box grater
  • large liquid measuring cup
  • 9”x 5” loaf pan

Ingredients
  

For the bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated fresh pear
  • 1/4 cup nuts toasted

For the streusel

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter cubed

For the glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons water or enough to make a drizzling consistency

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar , 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg , 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, whisk the 1/2 cup cooking oil, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt .
  • Make a well into the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Fold in the 1 1/2 cups grated fresh pear and 1/4 cup nuts.
  • Pour batter into a well greased 9” x 5” loaf pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the streusel topping: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon . Cut in the cold 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of batter.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 10-15 minutes, then run knife around the edges and turn loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optional: once loaf is cool, in a small mixing bowl combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 teaspoons water; drizzle over loaf and allow to set before slicing.

Notes

  • To toast nuts: spread nuts on an ungreased sheet pan and bake at 350°F degrees for 6-8 minutes. Cool and store if not using right away.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 72 hours
  • Bread freezes well sealed in an airtight container for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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