Pineapple Bread

Category: Dessert/Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: One loaf

Ingredients:

For the bread

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, large
• 1/4 cup pineapple liquid (drained from the crushed pineapple can)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve liquid separately)

For the glaze

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons pineapple liquid (drained from the crushed pineapple can)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Alternate adding the 1/4 cup of pineapple syrup liquid and the dry ingredients (from step 2) into the bowl with the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
6. Stir in the milk until fully incorporated.
7. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While the bread is cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing together the confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons of pineapple liquid, and vanilla extract until smooth.
12. Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to harden slightly before serving.
13. Slice and enjoy your delicious Pineapple Bread!