Pear Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups peeled and grated pears
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in center of mixture.
2. Combine remaining ingredients and add to dry mixture, stirring just until moistened.
3. Spoon into two greased 8 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F for 65 minutes or until done.
5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.