Ingredients
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- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons + 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a regular size loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, the almond flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of black sesame seeds in a bowl.
- Grind the 1/2 cup of sesame seeds in a spice mill to form a thick paste.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy.
- Add the sesame paste and beat till blended.
- Add the egg and egg yolk.
- On low, add in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Toss the pear cubes with the remaining 2 tbs flour in a small bowl and fold into the batter.
- Spoon into the pan and sprinkle the top with at least 2 tablespoons of coarse sugar.
- Bake about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean when inserted into center.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan.
- Best served at room temperature with some tea
- Category: Dessert