Pineapple Quick Bread
Ingredients
- Salt: ⅛ tsp
- Butter, softened: ½ cup
- Crushed Pineapple, drained (reserve the liquid): 1 cup
- Large Eggs: 2
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
- Reserved Pineapple Liquid: ¼ cup
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
- Milk: 2 tbsp
- Baking Powder: 2 tsp
For the Glaze:
- Reserved Pineapple Liquid: 2 tbsp
- Confectioners’ Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to reach the desired temperature.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. This step ensures that all the dry ingredients are evenly mixed, which is crucial for a consistent bake.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the large eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth blend.
- Mix in the Pineapple Liquid and Dry Ingredients: Gradually alternate between adding the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple liquid and the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture. This step-by-step approach helps to avoid lumps and ensures a well-integrated batter.
- Add the Milk: Pour in the milk and stir until fully incorporated into the batter.
- Fold in the Crushed Pineapple: Gently fold the drained crushed pineapple into the batter, being careful not to overmix, to maintain a light texture.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a skewer into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the reserved pineapple liquid, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Loaf: Once the loaf is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.