A sweet and moist bread with a tropical twist, made with fresh pineapple and a hint of vanilla—perfect for any time of the day!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. - Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. - Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. - Add dry ingredients and pineapple:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed. - Pour into pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. - Bake:
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the bread with foil and continue baking. - Cool and serve:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: About 10 slices
Calories: ~180 per slice
Enjoy this moist and flavorful Pineapple Quick Bread as a tropical treat with a cup of coffee or tea!