Pineapple Quick Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple, drained (liquid reserved)
- 2 Large Eggs
- ¼ cup Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can)
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
For the Glaze:
- 2 tbsp Pineapple Liquid (from crushed pineapple can)
- 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure uniformity.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat them together until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually alternate between adding the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple liquid and the previously sifted dry ingredients into the mixture, ensuring they integrate seamlessly.
- Add Milk: Integrate the milk into the mixture.
- Incorporate Pineapple: Delicately fold in the crushed pineapple into the batter.
- Baking: Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan and spread it uniformly. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling: Allow the loaf to cool for 10-15 minutes within the pan, then transfer it to a cooling rack to finish the cooling process.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Glazing: Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled loaf. Let the glaze set before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Pineapple Quick Bread!