3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. sugar (substitute 18 pkgs. Sweet & Low)
2 c. peeled, grated pears
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine first six ingredients in large bowl. Make a well in center and add oil, eggs, sugar, pears and vanilla. Stir just until moist. Put into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tests done.