Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe

Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe

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This moist and flavorful pineapple quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The combination of crushed pineapple and warm spices creates a delightful tropical treat.

Ingredients:

  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened  
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs  
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
    • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
    • 1/4 cup milk.
  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg  
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional Glaze.
    • 2 tablespoons of Pineapple Juice from the canned pineapples.  
    • 1 cup powdered sugar.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).  
    • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.  
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.  
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • Add the canned crushed pineapple including all the juice, and the milk to the mixture, and mix until just combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. 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.
  8. Cool:
    • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.  
  9. Optional Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with the reserved pineapple juice, and mix until smooth.
    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.
  10. Serve:
    • Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Tips and Notes:

  • For a more intense pineapple flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pineapple chunks to the batter.
  • You can also top the bread with a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving, if you do not want to make the full glaze.
  • Make sure to not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added. Overmixing will result in a tough bread.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing, or the glaze will melt.

Enjoy baking!

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