Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, honey, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears.
  • Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.