Ingredients and Weight:
- Ripe bananas (2 medium): 250g
- Ripe pears (1 medium): 150g
- All-purpose flour: 250g
- Baking powder: 10g
- Baking soda: 5g
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
- Ground nutmeg: 1 tsp
- Unsalted butter (softened): 115g
- Granulated sugar: 150g
- Brown sugar: 75g
- Eggs (large): 2
- Milk: 125ml
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and pears until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a third bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per slice, assuming 8 slices)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Rich in banana and pear flavors
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea
User Comments:
- "This banana-pear bread is so delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and it's so moist and fluffy." - Sarah
- "I love that this bread is made with pears. It gives it a unique and delicious twist." - John
- "This is the best banana bread I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure the bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- For a sweeter loaf, you can add more sugar to the batter.
- To add a crunchy topping, sprinkle the top of the bread with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.
