| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 2 -8x5 inch loaves |
INGREDIENTS
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 3/4 cup vegetable oil
* 3 eggs
* 2 cups white sugar
* 2 cups peeled shredded pears
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
* In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
* In a separate bowl combine the oil, eggs, sugar, grated pears, pecans, and vanilla. Blend well. Add to well of dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8x5x3 inch loaf pans.
* Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for one hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.
