Pineapple Quick Bread
Ingredients:
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Softened Butter
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (drained, liquid reserved)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can)
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
For the Glaze:
- 2 tbsp Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can)
- 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Preparation:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
5. Gradually incorporate the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple liquid and the sifted dry ingredients into the mixture, alternating between the two.
6. Mix in the milk until smooth.
7. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
8. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
11. For the glaze, whisk together the pineapple liquid, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before serving.
