Dried Pear Hazelnut Loaf

Looking for tasty bread? Then check out this dried pear hazelnut loaf – a nutty and flavorful recipe.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

2:45

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

2 1/4

cups all-purpose flour

cup granulated sugar

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

cup buttermilk

tablespoons butter, melted

teaspoon vanilla

teaspoon grated lemon peel

teaspoon grated gingerroot

eggs

3/4

cup chopped dried pears

1/2

cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skins removed

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup cold butter

2/3

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

cup powdered sugar

teaspoons milk

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. In medium bowl, beat buttermilk, 6 tablespoons butter, the vanilla, lemon peel, gingerroot and eggs with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until blended. Stir in pears and hazelnuts. Spread batter in pan.
In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter until blended. Stir in 2/3 cup flour; pinch with fingers until clumps form. Sprinkle topping over batter.
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, covering with foil during last 25 minutes to prevent overbrowning, if necessary. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes.

Makes 16 servings (1 slice)

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Percent Daily Value*:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.