Pineapple Quick Bread

This Pineapple Quick Bread is an incredibly easy and wonderfully moist loaf, bursting with the sweet, tangy flavor of crushed pineapple. Requiring minimal effort and no yeast, it’s the perfect way to bring a taste of the tropics to your breakfast table or snack time, delivering a tender crumb and a delightful aroma with every slice.

Pineapple Quick Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

Optional Topping:

Instructions:

1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
2. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using). Set this bowl aside.
3. Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil) and the 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple (undrained, or 1 cup fresh crushed pineapple with juice). Mix until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients mixture. Stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a slightly lumpy batter is perfectly fine and often results in a more tender bread.
5. Step 5: Bake Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle turbinado sugar generously over the top for a lovely crunchy finish. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Step 6: Serve Slice and serve the Pineapple Quick Bread plain, toasted with a pat of butter, or drizzled with a simple glaze (you can make one by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of pineapple juice for an extra tropical touch).