September #twelveloaves Preview

I joined this group - #twelveloaves - just last month and here I am hosting this month's event. Had to do it. I love bread...and love pears. Tomorrow these great foodie bloggers will be sharing their pear-bread pairings with the world. I'm excited!

Here's what we can expect...come back tomorrow and check these out!

Asian Pear Muffins by NinjaBaking
Pear and Almond Muffins by Basic N Delicious

Pear and Cherry Sourdough Bread by Karen's Kitchen Stories
Pear and Walnut Sticky Buns by Kudos Kitchen by Renee

Pear, Banana, and Quinoa Muffins by Rhubarb and Honey
Pear Cranberry Sticky Buns by Cake Duchess

Pear Streusel Sweet Rolls by Try Anything Once Culinary
Savory Pear Flatbread with Gorgonzola by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sour Cream Pear Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Spiced Buttermilk Poached Pear Bread by girlichef
Turkish Pear Coffee Bread by A Shaggy Dough Story

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