Description
This Pineapple Bread is moist, sweet, and bursting with tropical flavor! With juicy pineapple chunks and a soft, tender crumb, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Serve it warm with butter, and you’ll have a new family favorite!
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Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (2 cups) – The base of the bread.
- Baking Powder (2 tsp) – Helps the bread rise.
- Baking Soda (½ tsp) – For extra fluffiness.
- Salt (¼ tsp) – Enhances the flavors.
- Sugar (¾ cup) – Adds sweetness.
- Butter (½ cup, melted) – For a rich texture.
- Eggs (2 large) – Helps bind the ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) – Adds warmth.
- Crushed Pineapple (1 cup, drained) – The star ingredient!
- Milk (½ cup) – Keeps the bread soft and moist.
- Shredded Coconut (¼ cup, optional) – For extra tropical flavor.
- Chopped Nuts (¼ cup, optional) – Adds a crunchy texture.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the crushed pineapple and milk.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix! Fold in the coconut or nuts if using.
Step 5: Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple – Just be sure to drain well.
- Don’t Overmix – This keeps the bread soft.
- For a Sweeter Bread – Add an extra ¼ cup sugar.
- Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Cuisine: American