Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Quick Bread. Moist and flavorful, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day. The addition of crushed pineapple and a hint of cinnamon gives this bread a unique, delightful taste.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (canned)
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in nuts and coconut if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg or ginger.
- This bread freezes well when wrapped tightly.
- You can drizzle a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and pineapple juice over the cooled loaf for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
