Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Bread brings sunshine to your kitchen with its sweet, moist crumb and delightful fruity essence. Bakers discover a simple yet irresistible treat that whisks you to island paradise with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and preparing a 9×5 inch loaf pan with a light coating of grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar in a spacious bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the bread.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture and sour cream into the wet ingredients, alternating between the two to maintain a consistent texture and prevent overmixing.
- Gently integrate crushed pineapple and optional chopped nuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even spread for uniform baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, monitoring for a golden brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before carefully removing and transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Let the pineapple bread cool completely before slicing to maintain its structural integrity and optimal texture.
Notes
- Replace traditional flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Add extra chopped nuts like macadamia or pecans for enhanced tropical texture and crunch.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture making bread soggy or dense.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and substitute with honey or maple syrup for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg