GINGERED PEAR AND CURRANT BREADS

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Categories     Bread     Ginger     Bake     Currant     Pear     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 small loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups finely chopped peeled and cored firm-ripe pears (about 3)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3/4 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the salt, and the cinnamon. In a small bowl toss together the pears and the lemon juice. In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the brown sugar and beat in the vanilla and the eggs, 1 at a time. Add the ginger and the pear mixture and beat the mixture until it is combined well. Beat in the flour mixture and beat the mixture until it is just combined. Stir in the currants, divide the batter among 4 buttered and floured loaf pans, each 5 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches, and bake the breads in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until they are pale golden and a tester comes out clean. Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack. The breads keep, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.

Nasir graham
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This recipe is a must-try! It's easy to make and the bread is absolutely delicious.


Md Alom kha
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This bread is so delicious! I love the combination of pears, currants, and ginger.


Marvismd Daniel
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's one of my favorite recipes.


sarathchandrasiri galgane bernard
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This bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. It's also great for freezing.


Salman Khan
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I made this bread for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


ihejirika benita
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This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


ljube miladinovic
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This bread was a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter.


Thabo Lucas
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more spices.


Jerome Campbell
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Shameen Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but I loved this bread. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Atomsa Getahun
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This bread is perfect for a fall day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing.


Rahima Khatun
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Alia Etman
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Rana Rauf
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. The ginger and pears are a perfect combination.


kopila dangal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


tony copper
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This recipe was amazing! The pears and currants added a perfect amount of sweetness and tartness, and the ginger gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.