Autumn Pear Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pear