Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe

Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe

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This moist and flavorful quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The crushed pineapple adds a lovely tropical sweetness and keeps the bread deliciously tender.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened  
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs  
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)  
  • Optional Glaze:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).  
    • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.  
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    • Do not overmix.
  5. Add Pineapple and Nuts:
    • Stir in the undrained crushed pineapple and the chopped nuts (if using).
    • mix untill just combined.
  6. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool:
    • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.  
  8. Optional Glaze:
    • While the bread cools, you can prepare the glaze.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth.
    • Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
  9. Serve:
    • Slice and serve your delicious Pineapple Quick Bread.

Tips and Variations:

  • For a more intense pineapple flavor, you can add a few drops of pineapple extract to the batter.
  • Make sure to not over mix the batter, doing so will result in a tough bread.
  • Ensure that your baking powder and soda are fresh.

Enjoy your baking!

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