Moist Autumn Pear Quick Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 5x3x2-inch loaf pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chopped pears.

4. 4

   Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. 5

   Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.