A moist and flavorful quick bread, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The burst of pineapple flavor combined with the warm spices creates a delightful treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions:
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the buttermilk.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pineapple, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: For a glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and a splash of milk or pineapple juice until desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Quick Bread!