Pineapple Quick Bread

Pineapple Quick Bread 🍍🍞

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained

½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

½ cup shredded coconut (optional, for extra tropical flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with its juice.

4. Make the Batter: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts and coconut if using.

5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze:

Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp pineapple juice and drizzle over cooled bread for extra sweetness.

Pro Tips:

✔️ Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.

✔️ Add a dash of cinnamon for a warm twist!

✔️ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for later.