build your own bread

with the help of food network magazine i created my own bread recipe. they provided a basic bread recipe and i chose the add ins.

 i dont know what to call it yet. but it is the best bread i've ever had.

pear-coconut-walnut-spice-bread with cream cheese frosting

my recipe:

Mix 1 1/4 cups flour,

3/4 cup sugar,

1 teaspoon each baking powder and salt, and

1/2 teaspoon each baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl;

add 3/4 cup of walnuts kind of crushed and,

1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut

In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs,

 1/2 cup vegetable oil,

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 and 1 teaspoon citrus zest (optional)

Stir 1 cup shredded pears into the egg mixture,

then fold into the dry mixture until just combined.

bake about 55 minutes. cool for 30 minutes. make some frosting.

cream cheese frosting recipe:

Whisk 1 cup confectioners' sugar,

3 tablespoons softened cream cheese,

2 tablespoons milk and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

spread and let set for 15 minutes.