PEAR BUTTERMILK SODA BREAD
Yield: 3 Loaves (8 Servings/Loaf)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. 8 oz. (6 cups) All-purpose flour
15 oz. (3 cups) Whole wheat flour
6 oz. (3/4 cup) Sugar
2 Tbsp. Baking soda
1/2 Tbsp. Salt
6 oz. Butter, cut in bits
1 lb. 8 oz. Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Slices, drained, chopped coarsely
8 oz. (1-1/2 cups) Golden raisins
2-1/4 cups Buttermilk

METHOD
Thoroughly combine dry ingredients; cut in butter. Stir in pear and raisins. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough just forms; turn out onto a floured work surface. Divide into 3 pieces; knead each piece 10 times. Shape into 3 round loaves; place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Slash an X into the top of each loaf. Bake at 350ºF until golden brown, about 45 minutes; cool.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)
Calories: 296,   Calories from Fat: 59,   Fat: 7g,   Saturated Fat: 4g,
Cholesterol: 17mg,   Sodium: 548mg,   Carbohydrate: 55g,   Dietary Fiber: 4g,
Sugar: 18g,   Protein: 7g,   Vitamin A: 7% DV,   Vitamin C: 1% DV,
Calcium: 4% DV,   Potassium: 6% DV,   Iron: 13% DV