Description
Warm Pineapple Bread brings tropical sunshine right to your kitchen table, delivering sweet tropical comfort in each delightful slice. Baked with fresh pineapple chunks and a tender crumb, this simple quick bread makes relaxed weekend mornings taste like a mini vacation.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pineapple syrup
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix ¾ cup granulated sugar with ½ cup softened unsalted butter in a large bowl until the mixture becomes creamy and light.
- Incorporate 2 eggs into the sugar-butter mixture, beating thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
- Add ¼ cup pineapple syrup and 2 tablespoons whole milk to the wet ingredients, stirring until well blended.
- Sift 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ⅛ teaspoon salt into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold 1 cup drained crushed pineapple into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Coat an 8×4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Place the pan in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest inside the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely for about 1 hour.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup until the glaze becomes silky and smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the completely cooled bread, letting it cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Save some crushed pineapple to sprinkle on top of the glaze for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Check your bread at 45 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary, and prevent over-browning by tenting with foil if needed.
- For a tropical twist, replace half the butter with coconut oil to enhance the pineapple flavor profile.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the bread’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg