Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Chocolate Pear Tea Bread, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat combines the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of pears, and the warmth of aromatic tea, resulting in a moist and flavorful bread that's perfect for any occasion.
Our recipe collection features two variations of this irresistible tea bread: a classic rendition and a gluten-free adaptation. Both versions offer a unique taste experience, catering to different dietary preferences. The classic Chocolate Pear Tea Bread embraces the traditional flavors of this beloved treat, while the gluten-free variation provides an equally delicious option for those with gluten sensitivities.
Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve perfect results. Detailed ingredient lists and precise measurements guarantee consistent outcomes, allowing you to recreate this delectable bread in your own kitchen.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, our Chocolate Pear Tea Bread recipes will guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will leave you craving more.
CHOCOLATE PEAR BREAD
This rich chocolate quick bread studded with sweet pears is easy to make, moist, and delicious. Plus it's a good source of fiber and calcium.
Provided by Jessica
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to bake at 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and oil until smooth. Add the yogurt and whisk again until smooth.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and gradually mix in the wet ingredients. Do not overmix. Fold in the chopped pears. Batter will be thick.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and make a row of the sliced pears down the center of the loaf. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and rest for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the loaf and turn cake onto a wire rack to let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, ServingSize 15 Servings
CHOCOLATE-PEAR TEA BREAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C. Lightly butter a (9 X 5 X 3 loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Sift together the plain flour, baking powder and salt. Reserve. With an electric beater, whisk the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one by one, followed by vanilla extract and applesauce On low speed beat in the flour mix. Fold in the chopped pear and chocolate chips with a spatula, and transfer batter to prepared tin. Even out the top and bake for about an hour until tester inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean. Let it cool in pan for ten minutes. Then gently invert onto cooling rack and remove parchment paper. Gently turn right side up and leave to cool completely before slicing {we couldn't resist it of course!}
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEAR AND FIG MORNING BREAD
Steps:
- Warm the milk in a saucepan on low heat to just warm. Stir in the sugar and yeast and set aside until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl and create a well. Stir in the yeast mixture, and then knead the dough in the bowl until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the white chocolate chips, figs and pears and knead a bit more to evenly distribute. Place in a greased bowl, cover and set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Punch down the dough and lightly knead again. Turn into a greased 10-by-5-inch loaf pan. Allow to rise in the pan for 30 minutes more. Bake the loaf in the oven until the internal temperature reads about 190 degrees F, about 45 minute. Allow to cool about 5 minutes. Turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and Serve.
FRESH PEAR BREAD
When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.-Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick). , Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE-PEAR TEA BREAD
Make and share this Chocolate-Pear Tea Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°.
- Lightly butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer set on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- One at a time, beat in the eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix in the applesauce and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low, gradually beat in the flour mixture; mix just until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Fold in the pears and chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake until a pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto the rack and unmold.
- Remove the paper, turn the loaf right side up, and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 295.2, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 29.9, Protein 4.5
MARBLED CHOCOLATE TEA BREAD
The Victorians were very fond of marbled cakes. The recipe is so called because the feathery swirls of chocolate that are revealed when it is sliced make a pattern similar to that of Italian marble.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Breads
Time 2h
Yield 10 slices, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease an 8" by 4" loaf tin and line the base and sides with greaseproof paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, then gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour.
- Transfer half the mixture to another bowl and beat in the orange zest, juice and orange extract, if using.
- Break the chocolate into pieces, put into a small bowl and place over a pan of simmering water; stir until the chocolate melts.
- Stir into the remaining cake mixture with the cocoa powder.
- Put alternate spoonfuls of the two mixtures into the prepared tin, and use a knife to swirl through the mixture to make a marbled effect, then level the surface.
- Bake at 350°F for about 1¼- 1½ hours, until well risen and firm to the touch.
- Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
- Serve cut into slices.
LEMON-GLAZED CARDAMOM PEAR TEA BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9 1/2-by-5 1/2-inch loaf pan or three 5 1/4-by-3 1/2-inch loaf pans.
- To make the bread, combine the oil, pears, egg, lemon peel and milk in a small bowl. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom seeds. Fold in the pear mixture until the dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts. Spoon the dough into the prepared pan or pans. Bake 55 to 60 minutes for a large loaf or 35 to 45 minutes for smaller loaves, or until they test done. Remove from the pan and cook on a rack.
- While the bread bakes, stir together the glaze ingredients. Spoon the glaze over the still-warm bread. Continue to cool.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. Avoid pears that are hard or bruised.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
This chocolate pear tea bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich chocolate flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this chocolate pear tea bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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