Pineapple Coconut Bread: A Taste of Maui Awaits! Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Maui with this delightful Pineapple Coconut Bread. A moist and flavorful bread that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the rich taste of coconut, perfect for a taste of paradise in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts to the batter.
- To enhance the coconut flavor, substitute coconut milk for the buttermilk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
