Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup pineapple juice (from can of crushed pineapple)
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
Prepare the oven and the pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier unmolding.
Prepare the dough:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Stir in sour cream and pineapple juice until well combined.
Gently incorporate the crushed pineapple.
Mix the dry ingredients:
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Be careful not to
overmix.
Cook:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the
the bread comes out clean. If the bread begins to brown too quickly, cover it lightly with foil.
during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool.
completely.
Optional frosting:
For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle a simple glaze over the cooled bread. Mix together
powdered sugar with a little pineapple juice until you obtain the desired consistency, then
drizzle over the top.
Bottom Line: Pineapple Quick Bread is a simple and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of pineapple in a
comforting homemade bread. Perfect for any occasion, this bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with a little butter for a special treat!