A Slice of Paradise: Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe
There’s something undeniably comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, and when you add sweet, tangy pineapple into the mix, it becomes a tropical sensation! Pineapple Quick Bread is not just a delightful treat; it’s a glorious fusion of sweetness, warmth, and what could easily be described as sunshine on a plate. Imagine slicing into a moist, flavored loaf that reveals pieces of juicy pineapple, evoking memories of summer vacations or lazy afternoons. It's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and the best part? It takes hardly any time to whip up!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained (reserve juice)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, drained crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—lumps are perfectly acceptable, and overmixing leads to dense bread!
- Add Extras: If you want to enhance the bread further, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips at this stage.
- Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top.
- Bake: Place it in the oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!