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This tasty, aromatic bread will surprise everyone who thinks delicious gluten free bread can't be part of a gluten free special diet. Full of flavor, this simple quick-bread makes a perfect grab-and-go breakfast! It's low in fat (only 2 Tablespoons of oil in the entire loaf), uses honey as a natural sweetener, and it's also dairy free, soy free, nut free and egg free! Enjoy!

Honey Pear Breakfast Bread with Dried Cranberries & Ginger
1 (15-ounce) can pear halves or slices, drained
1/2 cup honey
Egg replacer (prepared according to package directions) to equal 2 large eggs [OR use 2 large eggs, OR one of these egg alternatives for vegans or egg allergy]
2 Tablespoons oil 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup white rice flour
1/2 cup sweet sorghum flour
1/4 cup millet
1/4 cup corn starch [substitute tapioca for corn allergy]
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a loaf pan (9"x5").

In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice and sorghum flours, millet, starch, soda, salt, and ginger. Stir with a whisk to blend.

In a separate mixing bowl, crush drained pears (or puree in blender or food processor) and add honey, "egg", oil and vanilla. Stir until mixture is smooth. Add dry ingredients, stirring until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Add cranberries and stir again.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 - 40 minutes, or until top of bread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake the bread.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 or 20 minutes before removing the loaf from pan. Cool an additional 20 minutes prior to slicing. Serve warm. 

Note: Individual slices can be frozen for up to one month. To keep the slices fresh, first wrap them individually in wax paper and plastic wrap for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Comments

01/21/2011 11:26

wow, what a wonderful combination of flavors!! great idea. must try!!!

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01/21/2011 11:32

Oh, I just had a slice of this for mid-a.m. snack, and it is still lovely after 2 days in fridge! Still moist, still tasty! The honey really comes through, and I think that is a terrific complement to pears.
Thanks so much for stopping by! :)
~Gigi

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08/26/2011 18:53

This looks great, I can't wait to make it. I was looking for another recipe I KNOW I got from you. My printer was so low on ink hard to read.

As a vegan Gigi really gives us sooo many options and ways to substitute eyes. And most vegan usually know how to anyway.

The Pumpkin bread I can't find was WONDERFUL!!!!!

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08/26/2011 23:12

Amy,

Thanks SO much for stopping by and for leaving such a nice comment!

This bread really is a perfect healthy (and tasty!) breakfast or snack bread!

I'm glad you like the vegan options... I lean vegan more often than not, and I really do appreciate the creativity of my vegan friends! It inspires me to be a better cook and to make healthier dishes!

Pumpkin bread... hmmm... we'll have to figure this one out!! :)

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

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