Description
Moist, subtly sweet pear bread with a delightful black sesame flavor. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1.6 cups (380 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 ml) almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) black sesame seeds
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) buttermilk
- 2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a regular size loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, 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 until blended.
- Add the egg and egg yolk.
- On low speed, add in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Toss the pear cubes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in a small bowl and fold into the batter.
- Spoon batter into the pan and sprinkle the top with at least 2 tablespoons of coarse sugar.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- For a more intense black sesame flavor, toast the seeds before grinding and incorporating them into the recipe.
- If buttermilk isn’t available, substitute with 3/4 cup of milk + 3/4 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar (let sit for 5 minutes before using).
- To prevent the bread from drying out, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50