Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• Salt: ⅛ tsp
• Butter (softened): ½ cup
• Crushed Pineapple (drained, liquid reserved): 1 cup
• Large Eggs: 2
• All-purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
• Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can): ¼ cup
• Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
• Milk: 2 tbsp
• Baking Powder: 2 tsp

For the Glaze:

• Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can): 2 tbsp
• Confectioners Sugar: 1 cup
• Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp

Instructions for Making Pineapple Quick Bread

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. This step helps to distribute the ingredients evenly and removes any lumps.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat them together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
4. Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure they are well integrated.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple liquid and the sifted dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating between the two. Mix well to create a smooth batter.
6. Add Milk and Pineapple: Stir in the milk until it’s fully combined. Then, gently fold in the crushed pineapple, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Transfer to Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it out evenly to ensure even baking.
8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in your preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-55 minutes. The bread is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Bread: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
10. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining pineapple liquid, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Glaze the Bread: Once the loaf is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

This Pineapple Quick Bread is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. The combination of the moist bread with the sweet pineapple glaze creates a harmonious blend of flavors that everyone will enjoy.