Tropical Pineapple Quick Bread with Pineapple Glaze

Your day will be brightened by this pineapple quick bread, a tropical treat. Soft, moist, and bursting with fruity flavour, this bread is made with crushed pineapple and a sweet pineapple glaze. This easy bread is perfect for a light dessert, a snack, or a morning treat. The best part is that it’s simple to create with basic ingredients, and the tropical glaze gives this delicious loaf the ideal finishing touch.

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 cup of crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained (set aside the juice)

• ¼ cup pineapple liquid (from the drained crushed pineapple)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 2 tbsp pineapple liquid (from the crushed pineapple)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Get the baking pan and oven ready: Set your oven’s temperature to 350°F (175°C) to begin. To make it easier to remove the loaf later, lightly oil a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients together: In a large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour until well combined.
Mix the moist ingredients together: Cream the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy in a separate bowl. Add the eggs, milk, crushed pineapple that has been drained, and ¼ cup of pineapple juice.

The batter is made by gradually adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mixing gently until everything is just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter as this may result in thick bread.
Make the bread: Smooth the batter into an equal layer in the loaf pan when it has been made. A toothpick inserted in the centre of the bread should come out clean after 50 to 55 minutes of baking. For the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking, lightly cover the top with foil if it browns too rapidly.

Make the Glaze: Make the glaze while the bread cools. Combine the vanilla essence, pineapple liquid, and confectioners sugar in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
Glaze the Bread: Take the bread out of the pan and place it on a wire rack once it has cooled for ten or so minutes. Pour a good amount of the pineapple glaze on top, letting it soak into the bread to provide more moisture and flavour.

Present and Savour: Before slicing, allow the bread to cool fully. Savour your tropical pineapple quick bread for dessert, as a snack, or for morning!
In summary:

This Pineapple Quick Bread has a great tropical flavour and is moist and fluffy. Crushed pineapple and sweet pineapple glaze combine to provide a delicious treat that is ideal for any time of day. This dish is a go-to if you’re seeking a tropical getaway because of its basic ingredients and ease of preparation!