Ingredients
1/2 c. canola oil
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Zest of 1 lemon
2 large eggs
1/2 c. honey
1 c. purchased pear puree
2 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 ripe pears
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9" x 4" loaf pan with oil; line with parchment paper.Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.Step 3In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup oil, lemon zest, eggs, honey, pear puree, and poppy seeds. Add to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in grated pears.Step 4Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until bread is golden brown, slightly cracked on the surface, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 75 to 85 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until completely cool, about 30 minutes, before serving.
