Preparation Steps

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil or cooking spray.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together:
• ✅ 2 cups flour
• ✅ 1 tsp baking powder
• ✅ ½ tsp baking soda
• ✅ ½ tsp salt
• ✅ 1 tsp cinnamon
• This ensures an even distribution of the dry ingredients.

Step 3: Prepare the Pears

• Peel and dice 2-3 medium pears into bite-sized pieces. The sweeter the pears, the better the flavor!

Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together:
• ✅ ¾ cup brown sugar
• ✅ 2 beaten eggs
• ✅ ½ cup vegetable oil
• This mixture provides moisture and sweetness.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

• Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—overmixing can make the bread tough.

Step 6: Fold in Pears and Optional Additions

• Carefully fold the diced pears and any optional add-ins (nuts, raisins, or vanilla extract) into the batter.
• Baking Process

Step 7: Pour into Loaf Pan

• Pour the batter into your greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8: Bake the Pear Bread

• Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean.
• Cooling and Storing

Step 9: Cool the Bread

• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Step 10: Store for Freshness
• Wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap or an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.